CAD Designer (Sales)

Worthington Enterprises•Malvern, PA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises Inc. and Armstrong World Industries Inc., is a leader in suspended ceiling systems. Founded in 1992, WAVE operates with a philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule, emphasizing customer, supplier, and shareholder commitment. WAVE provides total ceiling solutions for commercial and residential spaces, aiming to reduce installation time and cost, and support customer collaboration. This role supports the Containment (Data Center) business segment by developing custom design solutions, producing quote and fabrication drawings, and providing technical design support during the sales process. The Designer will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customers to create accurate, manufacturable designs, improve workflow efficiency with CAD and AI tools, and support profitable growth through high-quality drawings and process improvements.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of CAD design experience in manufacturing, architectural products, or construction-related industries.
Proficiency with SolidWorks required.
Experience creating fabrication, installation, and assembly drawings.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DriveWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Visio preferred.
Experience supporting technical sales or custom-engineered products preferred.
Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC) or other CRM systems is a plus.
Interest in AI tools and workflow automation to improve business processes.

Responsibilities

Create quote drawings and technical layouts using SolidWorks, DriveWorks, Microsoft Visio, and Autodesk Inventor.
Develop fabrication drawings, accessory details, installation drawings, and 3D models for containment systems.
Design custom containment solutions based on customer requirements, specifications, and field conditions.
Provide technical design support to the sales team throughout the quotation and project lifecycle.
Review customer requests and identify missing information required to complete designs accurately.
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
Maintain drawing standards, revision control, and design documentation.
Leverage AI tools and automation to improve design workflows, quote tracking, and integration between drawings and Salesforce (SFDC) opportunities.
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve design efficiency using emerging technologies.
Support development of standard design libraries, templates, and configurable solutions.
Coordinate with Estimators and Project Managers to ensure designs align with project scope, pricing, and schedules.
Demonstrate commitment to Safety, LEAN, Continuous Improvement, and Teamwork.