The Senior Designer is responsible for creating technical drawings and specifications for components and tooling used to manufacture Brushless DC Motors (BLDC Motors) and Voice Coil Actuators (VCAs) used in a variety of applications including Aerospace and Defense.
The Senior Designer works closely with the Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with internal standards, customer requirements, and AS9100 quality processes.
General Responsibilities
- Develops precise drawings and prints for manufacturing equipment, tools, and products based on the specifications provided by engineers and product designers.
- Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software to create, modify, and update technical drawings and schematics.
- Creates detailed assembly instructions and diagrams to guide the manufacturing process, ensuring all parts and components fit together correctly.
- Works closely with mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and other professionals to ensure that designs are accurate and meet project specifications.
- Includes detailed information on materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes in the drawings to ensure that production teams have all the necessary information.
- Ensures that the final product meets the design specifications and quality standards by conducting quality checks and inspections.
Experience / Qualifications
- Relevant work experience or knowledge of the role
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Additional Responsibilities:
Work with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to translate design concepts for BLDC Motors and VCAs into detailed component and assembly drawings, ensuring customer requirements are being met
Maintain and update BOMs and drawings through ECOs using Sensata’s document control systems
Support prototype development, design verification, and production release activities
Preferred qualifications:
Experience supporting design of BLDC motors and voice coil actuators or similar rotational and linear motion solutions
Exposure to DFM/DFA, or other design validation and manufacturing support activities
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis for components and assemblies
High attention to detail and an ability to communicate within a cross-functional team effectively
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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Hourly Base Pay Range:
$37.60 - $51.70
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