CAD Designer – ETO

Cynet Systems•Katy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position for a CAD Designer focused on ETO (Engineer-to-Order) projects. The role involves creating and modifying CAD models and engineering drawings, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams, and collaborating with various departments to ensure projects move from concept through manufacturing and implementation. The designer will be responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation, considering manufacturing methods and tolerances, and troubleshooting tooling and process issues. The position requires a strong understanding of CAD systems, drafting standards, and manufacturing processes, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Entry-level position.
Working knowledge and experience with Autodesk Inventor.
Basic CAD drafting and design experience.
Ability to create and modify engineering drawings and models.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work onsite and comfortably commute to the worksite.
Understand drafting methods, standards and procedures.
Understand manufacturing processes and techniques.
Possesses basic knowledge of the mechanical and, depending on seniority, partial to total knowledge of the electrical and electronic Product Line.
Autodesk Inventor.
CAD Drafting.
Mechanical Layout.
Tolerance Analysis.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to learn and accept coaching.
Strong collaboration skills for a small-team environment.
Attention to detail.
Positive attitude and willingness to grow.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD.
Experience performing tolerance studies.
Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
Training, coursework, certification, technical degree, or documented experience in CAD design or drafting.
Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

Create and modify CAD models and engineering drawings.
Support engineering and manufacturing teams with drafting and design activities.
Assist with tolerance analysis and drawing updates.
Collaborate with designers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
Work within company drafting standards and design processes.
Support projects from concept through manufacturing and implementation.
Prepare and maintain engineering or sustaining project design layouts, production drawings and other related documentation per standards.
Consider methods of manufacture and tolerance and their effect on related parts or assemblies.
Function as a design engineer for routine/correction.
Prepare average complexity original mechanical layouts using the CAD system.
Use the CAD system to prepare and maintain highest complexity mechanical and average complexity electrical and electronic product and production drawings.
Maintain status reports on all projects assigned.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining mold drawings for Tooling work orders.
Create and revise mold component bills of materials for mold and fixture design.
Collaborate with Engineering, Production and R&D to improve and standardize existing and future mold designs.
Work hands on when needed with mold assembly, disassembly, inspection, measuring, and reverse engineering.
Troubleshoot complex tooling, equipment, and process problems.
Develop manufacturing methods leading to improved safety, quality, and delivery at reduced costs.
Ensure timely completion of assigned drafting projects.
Perform various other duties and activities within the physical constraints of the job.