General Atomics · 22 hours ago
Design Checker
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $146K/yr
9+ years expGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. They are seeking a Design Checker to join the Design Services Team, responsible for checking complex design and documentation packages for compliance with established standards and specifications.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Check drawings and documentation for fabricated items, schematics, assemblies, Source Control Drawings (SCDs), and Vendor Item Control Drawings (VICDs) for compliance with engineering requirements, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and company standards
Verify fit, form, and function by ensuring completeness and consistency of dimensioning on drawings
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis in support of dimensioned features on drawings
Recommend changes to Standard Drawing Notes
Collaborate with other checkers to ensure consistency and completeness of checking practices
Communicate with engineering to resolve drawing and design issues
Communicate effectively with other disciplines, such as quality, manufacturing, and configuration management, to resolve drawing, design, and PDM-related issues
Perform additional functions or other duties as assigned or required
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations whenever and wherever business is conducted on behalf of the company
Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related technical field and nine or more years progressively complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Must demonstrate a basic understanding of ASME Y14.100-2017 and ASME Y14.5-2018 (GD&T), and experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems
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
Ability to track workload and provide status on Initial Release (IR) and Change Notice (CN) packages checked and being checked
Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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