CAD Designer

CAD Designer

POSITION DETAILS 

Position Summary 

The CAD Designer designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CAD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, and bills of materials (BOM). This position requires interactions with the design engineers on a daily basis but may also include other functional groups, particularly Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing. 

Principal Activities 

• Engineering staff will review work products and provide directions daily. 

• Break down information obtained from specifications, sketches, customer layout drawings and instructions furnished by others and convert the information into detailed drawings with section views and dimensions. 

• Perform a variety of mathematical calculations using standard procedures. 

• Responsibility for coordinating with others to determine whether drawings can be executed efficiently and within expected tolerances. 

• Prepare bills of materials and specifications. 

• CAD work is completed using computerized drafting applications (Solidworks) 

• Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department. 

• Compiles record of project progress. 

• Releases approved prints for official use 

• All other Duties and Tasks as assigned by management. 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Results oriented, with sound judgment.   

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent demonstrated analytical and critical thinking with respect to CAD, ASME design and drafting standards, and product requirements. 

• Accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, and high quality are paramount. 

• Interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to manage changes during the design phase. 

• Resourceful and well organized. 

• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team. 

• Working knowledge of computerized drafting applications (Solidworks) 

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T  

Education 

• Completion of a formal drafting program and 5+ years of drafting experience, or equivalent. Relevant mechanical design experience preferred in the design of mechanical components or valves 

Other 

• U.S. Citizen