Job Listing ID: 4286895 Job Title: CAD Designer - ...
Application Deadline: 07/06/2025Job Location: Aurora
Date Posted: 06/06/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !
The CAD Designer supports the engineering team by creating detailed design drawings and contributing to rotorcraft electrical and mechanical design projects. Working closely with engineers and senior designers, this role provides hands-on experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks, E3, and PDM, while assisting with mock-ups and material research. The position is ideal for candidates passionate about aviation who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to project milestones within a collaborative, values-driven environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support engineering staff by working alongside a team of Engineers and CAD Designers to produce detailed design drawings that meet project and drawing standard requirements using SolidWorks, E3 and PDM CAD tools.
* Assist in mock-up efforts associated with new design development
* Research material and part specifications
* Coordinate design issues with senior engineering staff
* Contribute to project milestones on multiple projects
* Conduct oneself in accordance with Companys Core Values
* Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Associates degree or higher in CAD Drafting or equivalent Basic CAD proficiency certificate
* Aware of CAD design and aerospace engineering roles
* Previous experience with SolidWorks, experience with Zuken E3 is a big plus
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient with Microsoft applications
* Maintain a good working relationship with all team members, stakeholders and customers
* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Classification: Mechanical Engineers
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employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience, Negotiable
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 1 year
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 07/06/2025Job Location: Aurora
Date Posted: 06/06/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !
The CAD Designer supports the engineering team by creating detailed design drawings and contributing to rotorcraft electrical and mechanical design projects. Working closely with engineers and senior designers, this role provides hands-on experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks, E3, and PDM, while assisting with mock-ups and material research. The position is ideal for candidates passionate about aviation who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to project milestones within a collaborative, values-driven environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support engineering staff by working alongside a team of Engineers and CAD Designers to produce detailed design drawings that meet project and drawing standard requirements using SolidWorks, E3 and PDM CAD tools.
* Assist in mock-up efforts associated with new design development
* Research material and part specifications
* Coordinate design issues with senior engineering staff
* Contribute to project milestones on multiple projects
* Conduct oneself in accordance with Companys Core Values
* Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Associates degree or higher in CAD Drafting or equivalent Basic CAD proficiency certificate
* Aware of CAD design and aerospace engineering roles
* Previous experience with SolidWorks, experience with Zuken E3 is a big plus
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient with Microsoft applications
* Maintain a good working relationship with all team members, stakeholders and customers
* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Classification: Mechanical Engineers
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience, Negotiable
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 1 year
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 480493844
Originally Posted on: 6/9/2025
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