Job Description
Insight Global is hiring a Product Definition Engineer to support a leading aerospace manufacturer’s new Asheville, North Carolina site, focused on airfoil hardware for GTF engine programs. This role sits within an Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) environment and is responsible for developing and maintaining Class II engineering drawings in close partnership with design, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation with GD&T, comes from a drafting-focused background, is comfortable working in a fast-paced operations setting, and is interested in growing into a technical or people‑leader role over time.
Responsibilities
- Develop and update Class II engineering drawings to support manufacturing, tooling, inspection, and sustainment activities
- Support airfoil components for GTF engine programs, ensuring drawing accuracy, clarity, and producibility
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve drawing-related issues, discrepancies, and shop-floor questions
- Translate design intent into clear and manufacturable product definition, including dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, notes, and specifications
- Perform tolerance analysis and support geometric studies to ensure proper part fit, function, and interchangeability
- Participate in engineering change activity (ECOs) and support configuration management within Teamcenter
- Maintain and manage engineering data within CAD and PLM systems in compliance with Class II engineering standards
- Serve as a technical liaison between design engineering and operations in an ESTO-focused role
- Over time, act as a mentor to junior engineers/drafters and take on increasing technical leadership responsibility
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Required Skills & Experience
- Associate’s degree at minimum in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3 years of experience in drafting, mechanical design support, or a related engineering field
Hands-on experience detailing Class II engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments (shop support, sustainment, or MRO)
- Familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter or similar configuration management tools
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations-focused teams
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience using Siemens NX for drawing creation and model interrogation (preferred, not required)
- Aerospace or gas turbine engine experience, particularly with airfoils or rotating hardware
- Experience supporting new site ramp-ups or production transitions
- Exposure to Model-Based Definition (MBD), though this role is drawing-focused
- Demonstrated interest in career progression toward technical lead or people management roles
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.