Job Description
A leading aerospace and defense organization, Northrop Grumman, is seeking an experienced Engineering Design Checker to support the Mechanical & Energetics team in Chandler, AZ.
This role is responsible for reviewing engineering drawings and design packages to ensure compliance with industry and military standards, while supporting manufacturing readiness and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate mechanical drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Verify dimensions, materials, tolerances, and quantities
- Ensure designs meet requirements for fit, function, and manufacturability
- Perform tolerance analysis and validate hardware selection on assembly drawings
- Interpret and resolve GD&T-related issues on engineering drawings
- Review and verify 3D models using Siemens NX managed in Teamcenter
- Create and revise parametric models and drawings per ASME standards
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
- Interface with vendors as needed
- Support design/drafting team and assist with task coordination when required
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
- Experience with Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar 3D CAD tools
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience reviewing and checking engineering drawings/design packages
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 standards
- Experience working with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under schedule pressure
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace or defense industry
- Background in mechanical design, drafting, or engineering support
- Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis
- Previous experience in a design checker or drafting validation role