What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at Wasserstrom?
N. Wasserstrom, an industry leader since 1902, is a national leader in the manufacturing of food service equipment. We are seeking a talented, motivated manufacturing CAD Designer (pay-band 12) to join our talented team! This position provides production support to the manufacturing operation by analyzing engineering sketches, reviewing product design, preparing customer approval drawings, utilizing CAD software, and creating and refining detailed assembly drawings.
Job Duties
- Designs framework for a project and create detailed design documentations. Aligns drawings with product design and project goals.
- Recognizes and suggests areas of improvement to original designs, materials used, etc.
- Aids in the selection of materials for the products.
- Provides production support towards assembly area.
- Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and overall assembly of parts.
- Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory agency compliance.
- Prepares customer approval drawings and manufacturing details, i.e. exploded views, etc.
- Uses computer assisted design/drafting CAD software to develop designs.
- Creates and refines basic to complex detailed assembly drawings
- Creates and refines a completed Bill of Materials for one or more project.
- Participates in team oriented weekly meetings.
- Participates in project management key milestone meetings established by sales project managers
- Revises design parameters based on customer and manufacturing feedback
- Observes construction of products as they are completed to understand impact of decisions made throughout design process.
- Adapts to job changing requirements and customer expectations
- Proposes new ideas, programs, and policy enhancements to supervisor.
- Progressively interacts with internal personnel and leadership team members including: Sales, Manufacturing, Warranty, and Installation
Position Requirements
- Excellent written, electronic, and one on one communication skills .
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Effective time management and organizational skills required.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic 3D Solid Modeling CAD knowledge to include:
- Datum and Skeleton usage
- Basic geometric constraints
- Detail drawing standards
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards
- Basic knowledge of requirements for part preparation for manufacturing, i.e. DXF file creation, etc.
- Ability to read architectural blue prints.
- Ability to create basic 3D solid modeled Sheetmetal parts in CAD
- Ability to create assemblies, detailed drawings, shear sheets, cutoff sheets in CAD
- 4 year degree and/or equivalent experience
N. Wasserstrom & Sons offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, employee assistance program, and more.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
For employment consideration, please complete an online application in the employment section at www.wasserstrom.jobs