Design Checker

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for checking complex design and documentation packages associated with Initial Releases (IR) and Change Notices (CN) for compliance with Drawing Standards specified in ASME Y, including ASME Y, and in-house procedures, e.g., Drafting Room Manual (DRM), Standard Drawing Notes, and customer contract specifications.

• Check documentation of fabricated items, schematics, assemblies, Source Control Drawings (SCD's), and Vendor Item Control Drawings (VICDs) to ensure conformance to design documentation supplied by engineering and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Verify fit, form, and function for completeness and consistency of dimensioning on drawings.
• Perform tolerance stack up analysis in support of drawing features dimensioned.
• Recommend changes to the Drafting Room Manual and Standard Drawing Notes.
• Collaborate with other checkers to ensure consistency and completeness of checking practices.
• Confers with engineering to resolve drawing and design issues.
• May confer with other disciplines, e.g., quality, manufacturing, and configuration management to resolve drawing, design, and PDM related issues.

• Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related technical field and four or more years with progressively complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker.
• Equivalent additional work experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of ASME Y and ASME Y GD&T), and experience with a PDM.
• Ability to be an integral member in a team environment that interacts with other disciplines.
• The ability to read and interpret detailed guidelines, procedures, engineering instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work with employees within and outside the department.
• Analytical ability to identify and define issues, research drawing history, specifications, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.