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Lead-level Technical CAD Design/Drafter

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025451840 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Apr. 30, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking a Lead-level CAD Drafter to join our San Antonio Manufacturing Center Team Engineering team in San Antonio, TX.

This position will work closely with our core Engineering group to translate manufacturable drawings into CAD models. The ideal candidate will have experience in computer-aided design tools such as CATIA and NX and possess a strong background in drafting support for CAM systems.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Generate engineering models for selected designs using CAD software, particularly CATIA.
  • Translate customer needs into detailed requirements for system-integrated designs and generate engineering models using CAD software.
  • Utilize physical and digital mylars in the drafting process, converting from 2D prints to 3D models while managing surface continuity and transitions.
  • Applying knowledge of aircraft geometry, including axis and station lines when developing 3D models from 2D prints.
  • Validate manufacturing to specification compliance and support other programs or perform additional duties as needed.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location San Antonio, TX.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools for the design of mechanical components/assemblies.
  • 5+ years of experience in the mechanical design/drafting field.
  • 5+ years of mechanical and assembly integration experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Associate degree or higher.
  • 5+ years of experience with CATIA.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Pay Transparency & Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $75,650 - $102,350.


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 08, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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