CAD Designer

JOB TITLE: CAD Designer

DESCRIPTION: This position is primarily responsible for the administration of and document generation within the CAD system. This position functions as part of the Engineering and R&D teams.

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for maintaining and distributing current CAD drawings in support of manufacturing, administrative, and R&D operations. This involves the use of document revision controls and processes.

• Involved in developing and implementing functional improvements and design upgrades to various product lines.

• Provide support to other departments through drum drawings, paint scheme layouts, virtual installs, and various other means as needed.

• Administrator of the CAD system.

• Responsible for managing and completing projects as assigned.

• Involved in new product development as part of the R&D team.

• Responsible for completing research and development related tasks as assigned.

• Assist with the nesting of components in the cutting table software.

• Assists with manufacturing, design, and assembly issues, as needed.

• Assist with in-house IT support.

• Responsible for providing contingency/backup coverage of duties and responsibilities for the Engineering Manager position with a primary focus on project management, and project status reporting.

• All other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING:

CAD Administration

Drawing Design

Updated December 2023

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Competencies:

• Willingness to be engaged as part of the team.

• Good phone skills.

• Positive customer service.

• Attention to detail.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to work closely with fellow employees.

• Fluent in operating a computer, smartphone, and tablet.

• Ability to complete tasks and assignments on time with minimal direct supervision in accordance with organizational needs and priorities.

Education:

• Associate’s degree or higher with a focused study on engineering.

• Minimum of six to twelve months of experience as an engineer and CAD user (SolidWorks); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, emails, computer software programs, and work orders.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, customers, and vendors.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

• Ability to obtain and document measurements using a standard tape measure and/or scale.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or other standardized forms.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to recognize safety hazards and avoid unsafe actions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Functions in various environments including but not limited to a temperature-controlled office, shop/manufacturing facility, and outside work with exposure to the elements and weather at customer sites. Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and use various tools throughout an extended workday (8 hours or more). Position requires the use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs consistently for keyboarding, phone, using tools, climbing ladders, climbing into other lifting devices, and other assigned work. Position may need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required. The standard office environment has moderate noise levels associated with computer equipment, customers, and phone conversations. The shop and outside work environments have high noise levels associated with manufacturing and equipment operating which requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.) and appropriate clothing for protection from the elements.