SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER / CAD PLM

REGENT is building the seaglider; the first electric flying machine that will transport commercial passengers. With a vehicle that never flies higher than a few meters off the water, we unlock the ability to fly twice as far as an electric aircraft, and certification by maritime authorities which will let us fly first passengers by mid-decade.

We are backed by the world's best investors : the same investors who are behind SpaceX, Anduril, and Boom Supersonic, in addition to strategic investors like Lockheed Martin, Japan Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

We have over $9B in orders from some of the industry's largest operators and are hard at work getting our full-scale, human-carrying prototype on the water next year.

Reporting to the Principal Structures Engineer, as a Senior Mechanical Designer / CAD PLM , you will have the opportunity to leverage your knowledge, experience, and creativity to maintain, upgrade, and expand the Seimens NX, Teamcenter PDM, and other CAD PDM / PLM systems in a young organization.

You will develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards, templates, libraries, configurations, and workflows.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Use Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM software to create models and manage data; design and analyze product components
• Participate in the creation of Part Families, including support of Mechanical and Electrical Routing applications (Tubing, Ducting, Harnessing)
• Perform as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Engineering Design, Drafting, and modeling standards
• Mentor, prepare, and deliver training to engineers
• Possess a full understanding and knowledge of Bills of Materials
• Coordinate with external vendors to support, troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance CAD, PDM, and PLM systems
• Review and help improve the engineering data organization, templates, and data management processes
• Help document relevant engineering processes and write / update procedures, and standards with input from the appropriate stakeholders
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain users and stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Skills :

• Associate's degree and 5+ years of relevant technical / admin experience, ideally in the aerospace industry
• At least 5 years of experience working in a hardware new product development and / or manufacturing engineering organization
• Strong experience implementing, maintaining, customizing, and upgrading Seimens NX
• Experience with Configuration Management from engineering to prototype and production manufacturing
• Prior experience in PLM concepts and functionalities, familiarization with design best practices, industry standards, and drawing / drafting standards
• Proof of excellent written communication and technical writing skills
• Thrive in ambiguous and fast-changing environments, passionate about technology and using best practices to develop cutting-edge systems while promoting efficiency within a business

Desired Qualifications & Skills :

• Experience with Capital, Altium, or other Electrical CAD software
• Scripting and some programming experience (e.g. PDM / PLM automation)
• Interest and background in Knowledge and Configuration Management concepts and systems

Bonus Points :

• Experience with Atlassian, especially customization of JIRA (workflows, screens, fields, DB)
• Basic experience with SQL databases (management, set-up, GUIs, scripting for data import / export / synchronization)
• Some experience with APIs for CAD PDM, PLM systems, ERP systems, and JIRA
• Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
• Work schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
• FAA pilot's license or boating / sailing experience

Working at REGENT, you'll be in a fast-paced environment with exciting new challenges daily and abundant growth opportunities.

Your coworkers are passionate about building zero-emission, high-speed seagliders that will revolutionize coastal transportation.

Our team works collaboratively and across disciplines to safely marry the latest technologies from Aviation, Aerospace, and Maritime engineering.

REGENT is committed to providing our employees with benefits to support their complete well-being, from excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, to a flexible time off policy, as well as an employee equity incentive plan.

Our Benefits & Perks include :

• 100% of annual premiums covered for healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation packages offered
• HSA plans available
• Paid parental leave
• Employee equity incentive plan
• Free lunch catered daily
• Office amenities include snacks, drinks, and coffee and espresso bar
• Dog-friendly office
• Flexible hours and generous PTO
• Paid holidays, including a company winter break
• 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.