CAD Engineer

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled CAD Engineer Team Lead to join their dynamic team. This full-time position is based in their state-of-the-art facility in Morgan Hill, California, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of CAD Engineers, driving innovation in motor design and development, and overseeing the creation of new motor assemblies. This role is ideal for a candidate who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills, aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of CAD Engineers, fostering professional growth and providing technical guidance.
• Design and develop innovative motor products, including creating 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient part design, tooling, and production.
• Manage the generation of detailed technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility assessments, and first-article inspections to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) initiatives.
• Oversee Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and maintain accurate documentation of design modifications.
• Act as a key technical resource for manufacturing teams, providing insights and troubleshooting assistance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product design, CAD modeling, and overseeing manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Autodesk, Pro/E, or similar mechanical design tools.
• Experience with 3D modeling, simulation tools, and motion control technologies is preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes like die casting, injection molding, machining, and stamping.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of driving projects to completion within set deadlines.
• Superior problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring teams or leading project groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and efficiency in motor design. If you are a technical leader with a passion for mentoring and driving engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law
requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or
employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation
or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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