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Designer

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC, California, MO, United States


Designer
Location: US-CA-Valencia

Job ID: 2026-16462

Employment type: Employee

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering/R&D

Overview
The Mechanical Designer III is responsible for developing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings for electromechanical actuation and valve assemblies used in aerospace fluid handling and utility systems. These products include electromechanical actuators (EMAs), valves, pumps, sensors, and related components.

Working closely with a Lead Engineer and crossfunctional teams, this individual supports proposal efforts, new product development, and sustaining engineering activities. The role also provides direct support to manufacturing and test operations through tooling design, production improvements, and configuration control.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed parts, assemblies, and drawings using Creo, SolidWorks, and/or CATIA

Ensure all designs comply with applicable drawing standards, including ASME Y14.100 and ANSI Y14.5 GD&T

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support product development and production

Identify, document, and communicate discrepancies in models and drawings

Apply ITT standard procedures for drawing release, revision control, and configuration management

Complete sustaining engineering work orders to support production, cost, and quality improvements

Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

Provide Material Review Board (MRB) support in coordination with Lead Engineers

Generate and support Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and engineering data transmittals

Support assembly and manufacturing operations by clarifying work instructions and developing tooling, fixtures, and test support drawings

Qualifications

Education / Experience (one of the following):

Associate's degree with 10+ years handson experience drafting mechanical assemblies

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years handson experience drafting mechanical assemblies

15+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

Strong working knowledge of aerospace standards, specifications, and design practices

Proficiency in

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

per

ANSI Y14.5

Advanced experience with

3D CAD modeling

and detailed drawing creation

Hands‑on experience using

Creo (preferred), Wildfire, SolidWorks, and/or CATIA

Ability to perform

tolerance stackup and tolerance analysis

Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to effectively collaborate with internal customers

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment

Aerospace industry experience strongly preferred

Nice to Have

Experience with aerospace fluid systems or electromechanical actuation hardware

Familiarity with AS9100 or FAA/EASA regulatory environments

Experience supporting production rampups or new product introductions (NPI)

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