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**External Job Description** **About POWERTECH** POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms. **Role Overview** You will be responsible for creating, modifying, and managing 3D/2D CAD
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About Powertech
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for creating, modifying, and managing 3D/2D CAD models using SolidWorks, with a specific focus on high-precision mechanical components, and jet engines.
A key part of this role is performing tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure manufacturability, assembly fit, and reliable product performance, Owning the CAD for large assemblies, managing and tracking changes, and creating drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 3D models and fully-defined 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
- Execute tolerance stack-up analyses (linear, worst-case, RSS) to validate designs and ensure robust assembly.
- Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) principles to drawings.
- Create BOMs, drawing packages, and revision-controlled documentation.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize part geometry and tolerances.
- Update designs based on engineering changes, test results, and supplier feedback.
- Prepare design review content and support engineering discussions.
- Ensure CAD data is clean, standardized, and follows drafting practices.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- 5 years of experience as CAD draftsman
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modelling and 2D drafting.
- Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and understanding of GD&T.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, and material properties.
- Good understanding of DFM/DFA principles.
- Strong attention to detail and structured documentation habits.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with PLM systems (SolidWorks PLM, Windchill, or similar).
- Familiarity with machining, sheet metal, or plastic part design.
- Basic simulation knowledge
- Understanding of precision mechanical assemblies or rotating machinery
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Problem-solving mindset with focus on accuracy and reliability.
- Good time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
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