CAD Designer

Gasser Chair Company • Youngstown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gasser Chair is seeking a CAD Designer to support our engineering and manufacturing teams through the creation and maintenance of accurate 2D and 3D CAD models and production drawings. This role plays a key part in translating design requirements into clear, usable documentation that supports efficient manufacturing and high-quality products.
The CAD Designer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure drawings reflect design intent, manufacturability, and customer requirements. This position is ideal for a hands-on CAD professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and contributing to new product development and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or comparable hands-on experience in CAD design, drafting, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software, preferably Autodesk Inventor; experience with SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling tools is acceptable.
• Working knowledge of creating and maintaining production drawings, including proper dimensioning, tolerances, and revision control.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical requirements and design direction accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple drawing projects and revisions while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment (e.g., metal fabrication, woodworking, upholstery, or similar processes) is preferred.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, or document management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• CAD Modeling & Drafting: Create and maintain accurate 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings for seating components, assemblies, and product variations based on defined design requirements, engineering direction, sketches, or redlines.
• Drawing Revisions & Control: Update existing drawings to reflect design changes, improvements, or customer-specific modifications while maintaining proper revision control and documentation.
• Manufacturing Documentation: Produce clear, complete fabrication and assembly drawings to support production and ensure alignment with manufacturing needs.
• BOM & ERP Support: Assist with the creation, update, and maintenance of bills of materials (BOMs) and related documentation within the ERP system.
• New Product & Prototype Support: Support new product development and prototyping efforts by preparing initial drawings, layouts, exploded views, and related documentation under engineering guidance.
• CAD Library Maintenance: Maintain and organize CAD files, ensuring proper naming conventions, version control, and archival of obsolete drawings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and customer requirements are met.
• Drafting Standards: Adhere to internal drafting standards and contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to drawing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance Support: Ensure drawings meet internal quality standards and support applicable safety, regulatory, and ergonomic requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree