CAD Specialist

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Horsham, PA

About The Position

As a Designer - Advanced Structures, you will develop engineering drawings and three-dimensional models used to fabricate advanced metallic and composite structures. Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, you will help mature products from initial concepts through prototype fabrication and deliver practical, manufacturable designs that meet customer and program requirements. This role is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers solutions for submarine, surface, and autonomous naval platforms.

Requirements

Associate degree in design, engineering technology, mechanical design, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience creating SolidWorks three-dimensional models and engineering drawings.
Proficiency in SolidWorks part modeling, assembly design, and manufacturing drawing creation.
Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and their application to engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
Ability to understand and communicate the importance of tolerance stack-ups and their effect on part fit, function, and assembly.
Familiarity with PDM systems and engineering document management.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, design, and manufacturing teams.
U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in design, engineering technology, mechanical design, or a related field.
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) certification.
Working knowledge of non-metallic materials, including polymers and fiber-reinforced composites.

Responsibilities

Develop new products in collaboration with engineers, progressing designs from initial concepts through prototype fabrication.
Create detailed three-dimensional part and assembly models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
Execute design revisions and engineering change updates based on customer feedback, manufacturing requirements, and engineering evaluations.
Resolve drawing discrepancies, design challenges, and production issues in partnership with fabrication and manufacturing teams.
Manage design data, engineering drawings, and product documentation using Product Data Management (PDM) systems and established document-control processes.
Support the development of metallic and composite material designs.