Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, based in Wenatchee, WA is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our design team. An individual in this role will apply drafting techniques using SolidWorks to design mechanical components and assemblies, under the guidance of the manager or other senior staff members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design conceptual, prototype and production components to meet customer requirements.
• Evaluate part design to verify form, fit, and function using tolerance analysis.
• Assist in identifying risk areas and potential product design issues.
• Work with other departments to design prototype and production parts and tooling.
• Identify and create Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
• Review, evaluate and estimate the engineering design effort for sales quotes and customer submitted engineering changes.
• Assist in establishing test plans to demonstrate that design meets performance requirements.
• Manage design control processes and documentation required for assigned projects.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GTOL) requirements.
• Proven history – 6 months of continuous design - of CAD drafting and design of components and assemblies using 3D software. SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information to produce product; develop alternative solutions when needed.
• Work well in group problem solving situations.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and be able to explain the reasons for them.
• Communicate changes and progress in a professional manner.
• Complete projects in time allowed and in allowed budget.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Write clearly and informatively. Edit work for spelling and grammar. Vary writing style to meet audience needs. Present numerical data effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals or in group situations to company personnel, customers, and auditors.
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Ability to listen attentively and ask for clarification as necessary.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Curriculum must have an emphasis on mechanical and electrical component design, concepts, and practices.
• Six months to one year related experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for Associate’s degree.

PA&E provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

PA&E offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision group insurance, Paid Time Off, up to 4% 401(k) matching, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances, Paid Holidays, and much more!

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PA&E employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.