CAD Specialist II
About The Position
The CAD Specialist II is responsible for supporting the Cad Admin team with CAD and integration tools from the initial design to project completion. This will include the simple and medium-sized tasks requiring limited supervision in the execution of the maintenance and implementation tasks as required. The CAD Specialist II will also be responsible for monitoring processes, generating reports, and providing training for implemented processes and CAD tools in use by the end users. The CAD Specialist II will support the development and implementation of improvements to the CAD tools and processes in use to meet current and future needs of the business. Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 08 - 949 W 3rd Street West, North Vancouver.
Requirements
- Diploma in CAD, engineering, a related field, or equivalent.
- Experience working with a variety of computer-aided design software, as well as very good technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
- 2 -4 years 2D/3D CAD experience
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Strong technical writing skills including the ability to produce and present clear detailed written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
- Technical knowledge and marine engineering skills – cross-discipline expertise with design, detail planning, production, piping, structure, nesting and 3D models.
- Knowledge of 3D CAD tools, AutoCAD software, and document control systems.
- Knowledge with Navisworks, OneDrive and SharePoint.
- Exercise good judgments and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- PC and Network proficiency required – ability to troubleshoot network, licenses, version control across CAD tool set in use by end users
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Detailed Design in Shipbuilding or related field is highly preferred.
- Experience in CAD scripting languages considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support the CAD software implementation / integration with all VSY systems.
- As directed by the Senior or Principal Cad Administrator, the CAD Specialist II will support the development of CAD parts catalogues, system specifications, CAD templates, CAD standards.
- Support CAD configuration control (model / MI), and data consistency with all VSY systems (e.g. ARAS / IFS, …etc.).
- Run CAD reports to support business needs.
- Provide suggestions on how to improve efficiency and quality in the use of CAD tools with the CAD Admin Team and provide some limited support to the end users.
- Monitor customs tools / macros to enhance system functionality and improve overall performance.
- Find opportunities and recommendations for growing workflow efficiencies.
- Report to the Senior or Principal CAD administrators on assigned tasks and progress.
- Identify training needs, process improvements and development opportunities to ensure current and future team efficiency
Benefits
- annual bonus
- pension plan matching
- competitive salary
- extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
- dental care
- vision care
- life insurance
- medical leave coverage
- parental leave coverage
- childcare benefit partnership
- $500 personal spending account
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Parking is included
- complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
