What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at Fort Walton Machining, Inc.?
Company Description
Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a special custom manufacturing operation specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small cell with only two employees, but its mission even then, as it is now, was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects delivered on time to its customers' complete satisfaction. Commitment to that mission rapidly earned the company its reputation for "walking the walk" not just "talking the talk". As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified "Dock to Stock" supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.
Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards as well as government and military quality standards MIL I 45208A, the company was heavily involved in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The vision always was to expand into commercial markets as well as to continue serving the military and its primes. Early in 1995 the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation involved in the medical industry and this alliance led to further business with their associates in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these rich experiences, Fort Walton Machining today is an international service company, capable of accommodating customers all over the world. As part of Fort Walton Machining, you will continue our legacy to provide a top-notch service for our customers.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create solid CAD models and/or shop manufacturing aids/drawings within the company's existing CAD software platform (Catia latest revision & Autodesk Inventor).
- Perform peer-review of solid CAD models, or shop-generated aids/drawings.
- Control digital datasets throughout the process of initial receipt and/or creation for verification, translation, and configuration management.
- Interfaces directly and frequently with other departments to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Receives guidance from upper management on tactical scheduling situations throughout areas of responsibility.
- Communicates and engages upper management frequently on production status and situations.
- Engages with process planners and program managers on scheduling conflicts related to his/her area of responsibility.
- Returns feedback to estimators as needed for lead-time and pricing corrections based on unforeseen circumstances that cannot be resolved.
- Utilizes lean manufacturing approaches to ensure continuous smooth workflow.
- Formulate, validate, and implement a Strategic Business Plan supporting measured introduction of Additive Manufacturing capabilities into FWM operations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- GED or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CAD Designer working with Catia is preferred.
Physical Demands
Majority of time is in a sitting position in front of a computer with extensive use of keyboard and mouse while completing tasks or in meetings. Occasionally lifting and/or moving of objects up to 30 pounds.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".
We are proud to be a DRUG-FREE company. Test for illegal drugs are required prior to hiring and periodically during your employment.
Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for all applicants and employees. Please contact Dan Bowman at 850-244-9095 or email at if you need an accommodation to complete the application process.
Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other conditions of employment or career development. We follow all laws and regulations (in the United States, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, VEVRAA, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the ADA).