Cad Drafter

The CAD Designer is responsible for developing accurate and complete engineering documentation under the limited direction of an engineer. In addition, this position will make recommendations for appropriate tolerances based on analysis and create change order documentation.

• Develop complex product design and documentation, including but not limited to developing 3D solid models based on concepts, sketches, or interactions with engineers, detailed drawings of components or assemblies using the SolidWorks CAD system or other CAD software under the limited direction of an engineer.

• Conceptualize ideas into functional, working models based on best principles of mechanical design, manufacturing and user interaction, with an emphasis on plastic products.

• Modify existing designs, including advanced surface modification keeping the changes constrained to the scope provided.

• Create complex 3D technical models from translated surface, imported solids or Industrial Design using the SolidWorks CAD system or other CAD software with limited direction of an engineer.

• Recommend appropriate tolerances on components based on stackup analysis and manufacturing input under the limited direction and approval of an engineer.

• Work to minimize any design detail that may cause extra steps and add cost in the manufacturing process.

• Prepares Engineering Change Order ECO documentation that is accurate and complete under the limited direction and approval of an engineer per the corporate procedures.

• Train less experienced CAD users as required.

• Accurately link product information product drawings or inspection criteria in Agile or other product data management software under the limited direction of an engineer.

• Prioritize work to align with the goals of the department and various project teams.

• Review personal progress within projects on a consistent basis and work to maintain timelines.

• Seek out and demand accurate inputs and produce only quality work product for your downstream customers.

• Be able to adapt and function in an environment of changing priorities often under tight time constraints.

• Maintain close contact with associated engineering groups and project teams.

• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Drafting and Design or equivalent experience and (3) years of direct CAD drafting experience with SolidWorks CAD software or equivalent 3D modeling software. Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and 3D solid and surface models based on concepts, sketches, and/or the limited direction from an engineer is required. Experience working with high volume consumer products manufactured in plastic, including material properties, mold design, sliding cores, complex parting line definition and draft strategy is preferred.

• Ability to generate high quality models that conform to our visual brand guidelines. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, machine shop practices and processes, and good drafting practices and standards. Must have strong communications skills, verbal and written. Proficiently with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization. Ability to work with and take direction from the engineering staff.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.