Digital Manufacturing Designer

Protolabs • Plymouth, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Estimating & Tool Pathing / Digital Manufacturing Designer is responsible for using proprietary computer software to analyze customer supplied 3D CAD models and create digital files for manufacturing. This role is crucial in translating customer designs into manufacturable digital assets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the digital manufacturing process. The position requires a blend of technical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and utilize specialized software.

Requirements

• Experience with CAD/CAM software packages
• Ability to learn advanced proprietary graphical computer-aided analysis software
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and prioritize own workload
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar preferred
• Experience with CNC operated machines

Responsibilities

• Create and send quotes/toolpaths using proprietary software and customer supplied CAD models
• Create Quality Control checks for manufacturing usage
• Resolve issues that prevent auto-quoting using organization’s internal software
• Develop and maintain knowledge of organizational processes in order to convey benefits and respond to inquiries from customers within quotes
• Proactively collaborate with internal resources as necessary to answer questions customers may have regarding our process, specific materials or CNC in general
• Provide assistance as needed to machine operators
• Assist in troubleshooting parts and part creation
• Consistently evaluates for best practice and improvement opportunities for self, team, and company
• Comply with all company quality and safety standards
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level