CAD Designer

Quantum Fuel Systems LLC • Lake Forest, CA

22h • $70,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Designer plays a key role in translating engineering concepts into precise, production-ready drawings and documentation that meet ASME and automotive industry standards. This position works closely with the engineering team to support the full design lifecycle, from detailed design development and component selection through drawing release and change management. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this role serves as an essential link between design and production in a growth-stage manufacturing and engineering environment.

Requirements

• Engineering Design and Drafting Certificate or a minimum of 5 years experience in Design drafting
• NX drafting and modeling courses (CAD)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M-1994
• Regular and punctual onsite attendance for all scheduled work hours is an essential function of this position.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to ensure timely arrival for scheduled work hours and occasional off-site travel for business-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 5 years in product design.
• Knowledge of change processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design engineers to develop the detailed design of integrated systems to meet customer expectations.
• Create production drawings to ASME and automotive standards and follow the documented release procedures for issuing the drawings to production/procurement.
• Support component selection, specification generation, sourcing, and vendor communication.
• Perform changes to existing drawings.
• Generate and maintain engineering Bill of Materials for development projects.
• Adopt and implement Quantum's Quality Assurance Procedures-QAP and Departmental Work Instructions-DWI.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - choose from 2 HMO and 2 PPO medical plans
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & selected holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed