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