CAD Designer

Russell Food Equipment Limited•Winnipeg, MB

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking for a CAD Designer to join our Quest Metal manufacturing team in Winnipeg. Quest Metal products is our in-house manufacturing division, producing custom stainless steel fabrications and gas appliances, and the CAD Designer is at the heart of bringing those products to life. This role works in close, real-time collaboration with both the Layout team and the shop floor, making it a great fit for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment. If you have a background in CAD design in a sheet metal or similar manufacturing setting, or have made the transition from a trade into design, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a CAD designer in a similar industry or sheet metal manufacturing environment
Alternatively, 4+ years of experience as a CAD designer in a manufacturing environment will be considered
Proficiency in 3D CAD software, specifically Autodesk Inventor/Vault or similar parametric modeling software
Ability to read and work from AutoCAD drawings
Ability to generate model and layout drawings from sketches and customer specifications
Strong understanding of general design principles, drafting standards, and manufacturing techniques
High attention to detail and personal pride in the quality and completeness of work output
Strong problem-solving skills with a logical, solutions-focused approach
Effective communicator and collaborative team player
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC usage

Nice To Haves

Experience working closely alongside a shop floor or manufacturing team is a strong asset
Candidates who have transitioned from a trade background into CAD design are encouraged to apply
Experience in stainless steel kitchen equipment is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare and update installation drawings for projects
Prepare model, assembly, manufacturing, and two-dimensional metal layout drawings for custom stainless steel equipment
Generate complete and accurate Autodesk Inventor drawings and metal layout drawings from AutoCAD and/or hand-drawn sketches
Incorporate best shop assembly practices into Inventor drawings to maximize fabrication efficiencies in time and materials
Ensure completed Inventor drawings include a complete Bill of Materials for each fabricated fixture, including non-sheet metal components
Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes
Maintain notes, design calculations, and supporting documentation for completed drawings for future reference
Work with the CAD Design Supervisor and shop floor team to establish guidelines for installation and shop drawings that meet and exceed customer requirements
Implement customer requirements on drawings submitted during the customer-facing phase of projects
Perform other related duties as required