CAD Designer

Arktura LLC • Carson, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is seeking a CAD Designer (Level I) to join their team in Carson, California. This role involves designing and drafting custom project solutions at an architectural scale, translating client drawings into manufacturable designs, and developing documentation for production. The CAD Designer will collaborate with clients, contractors, Engineering, and Production Teams, ensuring successful project implementation from design to installation. The position requires a strong understanding of CAD/CAM production, digital fabrication techniques, and the ability to manage project deadlines and client needs while balancing company interests. The role operates in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing setting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Windows Applications, including Microsoft Office and operating systems.
• Comfortable in high tolerance CAD/CAM production via CNC, as well as the production of shop drawings.
• Knowledge of digital fabrication techniques as well as CNC and/or prototyping experience is necessary.
• Ability to read and translate construction documents, ideation and form development, knowledge of materials and manufacturing process, firsthand experience in mock-ups, prototyping & mechanical aptitude.
• Able to prioritize and manage project deadlines.
• Proficient in Rhino 3D.
• Excellent communication and people skills; collaborator.
• Initiative-taker with a strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in architecture, industrial design, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ (Level I) experience in architecture and/or product design.

Nice To Haves

• MA preferred for Level II but not required.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ (Levels II) experience in architecture and/or product design.
• Experience with Grasshopper preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops drawings and documentation through the lifecycle of projects from Design to Engineering and supports the drop into Production in collaboration with Project Management.
• Owns major aspects of projects from assignment through to install, ensuring successful implementation at every stage and clean handoffs.
• Works together with the various departments as needed and coordinates time and project need with teammates.
• Communicates schedule and project needs to the AS Project Manager to ensure accurate loading and scheduling, while also managing schedules and project timelines.
• Verifies project design intent; communicates with the various project and process leads to ensure accuracy.
• Follows company design drawing standards; creates all project drawings, drafting, and documents for Project Management, Engineering, and Production.
• Seeks peer review for projects to evaluate and verify product use.
• Gets involved in client meetings with the Project Manager to discuss feedback and maintain product requirements.
• Advocates and balances the client's best interests with the company’s interests.
• Supports as needed to ensure projects stay on track and on time at all phases.
• Develops custom design solutions and products for custom and boutique projects in tandem with the AS Project Manager.
• Serves as a maker who validates through prototyping all proposed custom solutions and their feasibility for mass manufacture, in collaboration with Engineering.
• Seeks peer review for projects and customizations to evaluate and verify design applications.
• Works on internal special projects in tandem with the project or process leads.
• Follows best practices in digital housekeeping of project files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and organization.
• Maintains a physical presence and assistance on the Production and Assembly floor at the facility.
• Contributes to a positive and productive studio /workspace environment, actively finding ways to build upon or contribute to our studio culture.
• Works on internal development or special projects in tandem with the project or process leads.

Benefits

• 401k with employee match
• robust health care options
• paid time off
• professional development
• free snacks
• quarterly events
• access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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