CAD Designer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD Designer to join our team. As a CAD Designer, you will be responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models and technical drawings based on specifications provided by government technical specifications, private buyers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Create drawings in AutoCAD for Customer RFQs with focus on feasibility of manufacturing and engineering, ensuring the approved design supports our capabilities and best practices.
• Create/update sales drawings in AutoCAD, per Sales Order packet.
• Assist in creating Technical Drawings in AutoCAD using Navy/ANSI standards.
• Work with engineering/design team to complete 3D modeling and designing in SOLIDWORKS.
• Goals to shorten design lead time, increase library of fully modeled products, and support production with complete design packets.
• Assist in the building and fabrication of working prototypes of new products.
• Support production in the building and fabrication of your projects, as needed.
• Establish and coordinate the activities to follow the product from design through production including timelines, product component procurement, and material selection.
• Work with production personnel to improve current designs.
• Test and proof improvements to assure expected goals were accomplished and no exposures were created.
• Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems that occur on the production floor.
• Maintain project files and resource materials such as drawings, instruction manuals, test data, design criteria and specifications within company guidelines.
• Confer with workers in other departments such as sales, marketing, engineering and administration to provide technical information and implementation of operating procedures and to resolve system malfunctions.
• Assist with or oversee creation of the manufacturing Bill of Material to prepare new or redesigned products for production.
• Assist in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects.

Qualification Requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher in CAD, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 2 years of related experience in AutoCAD required. Relevant certifications (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) are a plus.
• Experience with sheet metal in a manufacturing and/or HVACR environment is preferred.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem, as well as to prevent potential problems.
• Innovative mindset, as to produce a new concept or idea to achieve a desired custom design.
• High attention to detail with initiative and tenacity.
• Ability to multi-task, while meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Software programming skills and experience (e.g., CNC programming) are a plus.
• Energetic, positive work ethic.
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.