CAD Designer

Maysteel•Allenton, WI

About The Position

Ready to see your designs come off the production line? We’re seeking a CAD Designer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about creating innovative sheet metal solutions. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and make a visible impact every day. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under direct supervision, the CAD Designer is responsible for providing skilled technical assistance in the modification of new and existing customer product designs. This individual will prepare designs, interrogate Customer 3D CAD models, and create preliminary and production 2D drawings. In addition, the CAD Designer will complete and update the Engineering Release Notification system as directed for all projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) in Mechanical Design or a similar field from two-year college or technical school and 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Expert level knowledge in Microsoft products required.
3-5 years experience in Pro-E and/or SolidWorks 3D modeling required.
Certification in either format is required.

Nice To Haves

Sheet metal design experience preferred
CSWPA-SM a plus

Responsibilities

Assign part numbers and engineering release notice numbers.
Enter product information in product master on ERP system.
Create and maintain engineering 3D models and drawings for manufactured and purchased products.
Effectively change 3D Customer models for DFM changes for cost improvement and manufacturability.
Maintain project Bill of Material spread sheet for rev control and all purchase content for top level products.
Calculate and dimension both flat pattern and formed view detailed production drawings.
Work with customers to maintain model database integrity thru FTP site transfers and rev control.
Analyze and implement customer revisions of current products.
Maintain and update Engineering Release Notification process.
Investigate print problems related to manufacturability and perform design work for manufacturability and cost reductions.
Provide technical assistance to other departments as necessary.
Perform additional projects, tasks, and/or assignments as necessary.
Assist manager with Engineering software customization, and keep abreast with new software updates and implementation of same.
Participate in NRE related projects for customers, either in design from scratch model control, and/or DFM implementation on exiting products thru model rebuild and customer integration.