Cirrus Aircrafts Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 16 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.
Cirrus is seeking a CAD Designer Co-Op in the Electrical Wiring Interconnect System team. This position will be part-time (20-24 hours per week) from January 2025 through August 2025.
Schedule
- At least three days per week within Monday-Friday, flexible with your students schedule.
- Scheduled 20-24 hours per week.
- There is an opportunity to work full-time during June-August.
This opportunity is located onsite in Duluth, MN (Corporate Headquarters and primary Engineering Innovation Center).
Job Summary
The primary focus of the CAD Designer Co-Op is to support the development of these new processes by investigating design solutions, having an eye for manufacturability, and understanding a broad scope of design issues. An engineering Designer is responsible for developing composite and metallic airframe, systems, and electrical designs and layouts. In this role, you will create models and detailed production drawings of components and assemblies using Creo Parametric. They need to be self-starting to dive in and work with multiple areas to find design solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Work directly with Engineering to complete design modifications, new designs, incorporate engineering change orders and release detailed drawing packages
- Create and revise solid models and detailed drawings of complex components and assemblies using Creo Parametric
- Manage, promote and release engineering data using Windchill PDMLink
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Current student in an Associates Degree for Engineering CAD Technology at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN.
- Current second year student who has completed coursework SolidWorks I and SolidWorks II.
- Experience creating detailed design drawings of airframe structures, propulsion components and system components preferred
- Strong understanding of top-down modeling principles and practices
- Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
- Ability to work effectively with others in a cross functional organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Experience using Creo Parametric preferred
- Experience using Windchill PDMLink preferred
- Experience using Windchill BOM Objects preferred
Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:
- Technical skills: provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge & skills and share expertise with others.
- Continuous Improvement: Generates and uses creative ideas to improve processes and services; adapts to change, works in an organized manner, uses time efficiently; and displays a positive outlook.
- Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary.
- Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures.
- Attendance: Punctual; observes appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
- Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
- Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
- Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.
- Must be able to secure local housing for duration of internship.
Cirrus Student Programs
- Our vision is to create an internship and co-op program that provides a meaningful and valuable experience for our students, while also fulfilling the needs of our organization.
- We aim to establish a culture of learning and growth, where students are given the opportunity to contribute to real projects and develop their skills, while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Our goal is to create a program that attracts top talent and sets the standard for student programs in our industry.
- We are committed to continuously improving and refining our program to ensure that it remains relevant and impactful, both for our students and our organization.
- Our program includes networking events, professional development opportunities, and concludes with the opportunity to present work to senior leadership.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
This opportunity is located in Duluth MN. Remote opportunities not available at this time.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
