CAD Designer

As CAD Designer, you are focused on transportation safety infrastructure projects and offer a variety of design and drafting opportunities. You will play a crucial role in producing 2-Dimensional drawings using AutoCAD drafting and Sigma NEST nesting software. You will also be responsible for organizing and maintaining a digital drawing and cut file database for each project. You have a strong understanding of drafting and waterjet cutting processes to complete assigned tasks including 2D submittal drawings, design revisions, product part arrangement, packaging drawing production and PDF printing, and will facilitate and ensure the quality of the CAD drawings and cut files for the shop production team, communicating effectively with sales team and pricing team members during the drawing submittal, client approval and production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Take customer-generated geometry or drawings and save them into the correct file format using CAD software.
• Utilize nesting software to generate programs for CNC waterjet equipment.
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications and using CAD software to create production drawings.
• Coordinate production and technical communications between sales, production, pricing and other members of the manufacturing team.
• Create inspection sheets and shop drawings for all aspects of production.
• Import files created with CAD software into the nesting software and generate NC files for the CNC waterjet equipment.
• Execute document revisions as required.
• Ensure designs conform to industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Generate technical drawings, bills of materials data entry, and other documentation needed for production.
• Test prototypes and recommend design modifications to achieve optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews and suggest improvements to design processes or methodology.
• Keep up to date with advancements in CAD and CNC technology and recommend upgrades or changes as needed.
• Work efficiently and independently to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Nest parts as required on sheets to maximize material utilization and production efficiency.
• 3 - 5 years practical CAD programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Two-year technical Degree in Computer programming or Computer Aided design, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with thermoplastics a plus.
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, Senior Leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.