CAD Designer

Description

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the CAD Designer performs a variety of design/drafting activities including creating/revising assembly, manufacturing, and installation drawings and models of hydraulic and electrical systems. This could include industrial and mobile systems, hydraulic valves, motors, pumps, and more. Establishing guidelines and procedures for CAD data management and managing workload distribution within the department. Other duties to be performed as assigned.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Engineering Department by creating 3D part and assembly models, detailed layouts, and schematics, used for production and customer drawings.
• Work from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches to create product designs and layouts.
• Review work to ensure accuracy to FSC’s standards and completeness on schedule.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product data base by updating drawing schedule.
• Complete projects by following standard approval procedures.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail.
• Update/maintain CAD procedures and CAD management system.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related requests as needed.
• Attend regular development meetings.
• Pursue ongoing education in the field.
• Respond to routine emails, phone call, etc.
  
  

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Competencies

• Schematics, Mechanical Layout, and Design
• Attention to Detail Emphasizing Excellence and Innovation
• Fully up to speed on CAD standard, able to complete all types of drawings to the standard.
• Can proficiently use the current CAD tools
• Ability to architect basic technical solutions
• Complete all tasks themselves
• Understands the basics for the main engineering processes and procedures EP-830 and TD-830-001, knows where to find them when needed for reference
• Gives timely feedback to peers and managers
• Recognize and participates in continuous improvement opportunities for the engineering team
  
  

Physical And Mental Demands

• Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time.
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Light lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.
• Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person.
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around an office environment.
• Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response.
• Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret.
  
  

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Working Hours/Environment

• Office hours average 40 per week
• Work performed in an indoor office setting.
  
  

Tools and Equipment Used

• Computer, copier, fax/scanner, phone, and other typical office equipment
  
  

Travel

• Minimal to no travel required.
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

• Associates Degree that includes advanced training in CAD
• 0-3 years work experience using AutoCAD and Solidworks
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office products