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AeroVironment

Supervisor Design/Drafting

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Supervisor Design/Drafting AeroVironment - 3.5 Moorpark, CA Job Details Full-time $98,000 - $149,250 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Staff supervision Schematics Document control experience within engineering industry Engineering project drawing management Configuration management Mechanical assembly drawings Employee relationship building
GD&T PCB
High school diploma or GED Change management Data integrity and documentation ASME codes & standards Technical writing experience within technology Drafting for metal components Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Supervisor, Designing and Drafting , manages a group of team members to ensure the needs and objectives of the Engineering Department are provided. This group assists a team of engineering staff to create and process engineering drawings, Engineering Change Orders, bills of materials, and other related engineering documentation. Position Responsibilities Assigns drafting resources to projects or tasks, and reconciles any group resource conflicts Helps define scope of work and work estimates for projects Helps assure project progress (technical, cost & schedule), resolves technical issues, and escalates when needed Supports the Production, Product Engineering, and Configuration Management Groups with processing drawing releases and revisions Ensures the integrity and quality of the Group's output by establishing, maintaining, and enforcing Drafting Group standards, processes & procedures Identifies opportunities for improvement in group procedures, and leads initiatives aimed at continual improvement in efficiency & effectiveness of the group Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, administration, and training of the engineering product data management system (e.g. SolidWorks EPDM) Identifies new resource requirements, recruits, and interviews & hires new employees. Mentors, develops and trains group personnel. Provides training of group and engineering personnel in drafting and GD&T best practices Evaluates staff performance, leads regular performance reviews, defines goals for Group in alignment with corporate goals, communicates areas for improvement/positive enforcement, and provides recommendations for compensation & promotions Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) High School diploma or GED equivalent is required Minimum 10+ years of experience in the creation, review, and change management of engineering drawings and other technical documentation Experienced in a Team Leadership role Experienced in the creation and review of engineering drawings, and in-depth knowledge of
ASME Y14.100
Engineering Drawing Practices, Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and other applicable
ASME Y14
series standards Experienced in the application of aerospace industry configuration management practices Experienced with the following types of drawings: machined parts drawings, composite parts drawings, plastic injection molded part drawings, sheet metal fabrication drawings, source control drawings, specification control drawings, printed circuit board fabrication & assembly drawings, wire assembly drawings, schematics, mechanical assembly drawings, and weldment drawings Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Vocational and/or Associate's degree in relevant discipline is preferred Supervisory experience of engineering or drafting personnel preferred Proficiency in the use of engineering CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) as well as office productivity tools such as MS Office Experience with SolidWorks EPDM is preferred Demonstrates strong interpersonal, leadership and communication (verbal & written) skills Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $98,000 - $149,250 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits :
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the
U.S., AV
delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR U.S.
Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance