CAD Designer

Are you a hardworking experienced professional looking for an opportunity for growth? If so, Emerson has an excellent opportunity located in Marshalltown, Iowa. The CAD Designer takes charge of crafting mechanical engineering drawings, developing 3D models, and handling part numbers in system. This role supports both the design of new products and the improvement of existing designs, collaborating closely with various departments including engineering, simulation, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers.  Precision in calculations such as minimum wall checks, stem lengths, surface areas, and unit conversions (mm to inch) is important for producing accurate 2D layouts and comprehensive 3D assembly models. Additionally, the role involves data entry and maintenance tasks within the Oracle database system, supporting multi-functional operations across the organization. This position requires excellent skills in communications, process improvement, as well as configuration of CAD Software. You will need to have strong CAD skills and understanding of the SolidWorks & PDM Pro software. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Collaborate with the engineering teams during product development and design iterations.
• Identify areas of improvement, provide recommendations, and implement solutions by developing new tools or processes
• Train CAD users in core application skills and standards.
• Strong communication and social skills with the ability to work with CAD users across multiple global sites.
• Willingness to work in teams and individually, both inside and outside of the business unit.
• Daily interaction with the Global CAD teams.
• Contribute to activities and projects to help achieve business unit goals and objectives.
• Layout and design of sliding stem valves, trim, and actuation components.
• Create product renderings of varying complexity.
• Assist in the design of products following internal guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Checking of 3D models and drawings of varying complexities to comply with ASME Y14.5 GD&T 2009 standard.
• Will lead meetings with engineering & manufacturing to develop template drawings for production.
• Originate and assist with the completion of engineering change request.
• Setup and maintain part numbers and other engineering items.
• Assist with preparation for project meetings, design reviews, and related activities.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Creation of documents, best practices and standards. Who You Are You partner with others to get work done. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. For this Role You Will Need :
• An Associate’s degree  in a CAD-related field or a degree in industrial technology, manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, industrial design, or similar field.
• A minimum of 8 years of CAD-related experience required.
• Must be proficient in parametric modeling software
• Advanced surface modeling and complex blending skills.
• In depth understanding of castings, forgings and stampings
• General understanding of materials properties (primarily metals).
• Knowledge of GD&T (Symbology)
• Understanding of manufacturing process such as supply chain, manufacturing & quality
• High level of digital literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart
• Experience with specialty design modules such as Simulation, Composer, DriveWorks, SolidWorks PDM.
• SolidWorks Certification - CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert). #LI-HYBRID #LI-LS4 Our Offer to You We recognize for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs. At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.