CAD Baseline Manager

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.
We are looking for a CAD Baseline Manager ( Senior)

The candidate shall operate inside a system level core team; therefore he shall have peculiar communication skills, pro-active attitude in facing and solving problems and inclination to team working. He has also to have a sufficient cultural base in engineering field such to understand and capture in a short time the design of complex satellite/manned module.

Key duties:


• CAD activities for generating 3D models and drawings relevant to: Mechanical and mechanism Piping


• System CAD studies, implying operation on complex 3D architectural sessions configurations


• Derive drawing (parts, sub-assy, assy, installation) from configuration 3D CATIA models and assemblies


• Understand problems and propose smart design solution for solving


• Creation and management of the System CAD baseline through ENOVIA PLM environment


• Generation and management of associate E- BoM


• Generation and management Bill of Material and Part List documentation

Skills, experience and qualification required:


• Generation and management of the System physical architecture (CAD baseline)


• Knowledge of Catia (CAD software)


• General knowledge of PDM ( Product Development Management) and PLM ( Product Lifecycle Management) systems


• Support standardization and adequate re-use


• Support Manufacturing, Assembly and Integration activities


• Management of physical configuration evolution cooperating in finding smart solution in terms of cost and schedule as well as product excellence


• Previous work experience of in the requested discipline and field ( Space) is required.


• Strong motivation (passion) in working in space business is duly considered


• Good will in working in multinational context and projects


• Attitude to problem solving as best compromise with conflicting needs


• Knowledge of technical drawing standards and standards documentation for geometric, dimension and tolerances


• Knowledge of machining and fabrication process (experience even limited in this context is appreciated)


• Microsoft office suite experience


• Attitude toward teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches


• Respect of Company hierarchy, rules and discipline


• Available to work in shifts if requested by the Program


• Attitude to work respecting budgets and schedule constraints


• Knowledge of English language (spoken and written)
At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth # Space For Life. Great journeys start here, apply now!