CAD Designer

Primary Function:

The  Designer supports the Design, Development, and Sustaining (Product) Engineering effort by utilizing design tools to perform various activities relating to the physical design, composition, and function of component parts and end products.  Responsibilities include technical document management and control, as well as performing a broad range of engineering and product cost analysis. 

Responsibilities:

• Works in a team setting with all departments from Purchasing to Manufacturing, but closest with Engineers, Project Managers, and Lab Technicians


• Collaborates with engineers to develop robust 3D models and detail drawings of complex mechanical components/assemblies


• Prepares/creates/revises complex 3D components/assemblies using Autodesk products


• Applies design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts


• Performs complex tolerance analysis and validation


• Participates in design review activities


• Can critique designs for safety, manufacturability, failure modes, customer function


• Creates prototype components/assemblies for testing and pre-production activities


• Prepares Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) and other related engineering documentation for new/revised components/assemblies


• Understands Bills of Materials (BOM’s) and creates/changes as needed based on project scope


• Assist project leaders with costing analysis for new/revised parts and assemblies as needed per the ECO


• Creative, self-motivated, problem solving, team player with the ability to meet deadlines

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or Design Technology and 3+ years of experience or an Associate’s degree in Drafting/Design Technology and 5+ years of experience


• Advanced Knowledge of Autodesk products


• Advanced Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), sheet metal part design, weld assemblies, and plastic part design


• PLM/PDM platform experience preferred


• Ability to manage time, work effectively, and self-motivated


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills