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Lead-Level Retro-fit Technical Drafter

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025445578 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Mar. 02, 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 Drafter to join our San Antonio Manufacturing Center Team in San Antonio.

This position will work with our core Engineering group translating designs into manufacturable drawings and specifications. In addition, this position will work with our other engineering disciplines to develop drawings to aide in manufacturing and NC programming. The ideal candidate will have experience in computer aided tools such as Catia and NX and will have experience with drafting support for CAM systems. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Translate customer needs into detailed requirements for system integrated designs including system architectures for current operations.
  • Generate engineering models for selected designs using CAD software using Catia.
  • Provides guidance on product definition data creation methods.
  • Performs validation of product definition data to ensure the accuracy of completed work.
  • Validates manufacturing to specification compliance
  • May be asked to support other programs or perform other duties as needed.

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 3D Design software, such as Unigraphics NX, SolidWorks and/or 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 Mar. 13, 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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