Lead CAD Designer
About The Position
Join the Explore Industries Team! At Explore Industries, we’re more than just a leader in swimming pool design and manufacturing—we’re a team driven by respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees, fostering collaboration, and delivering top-quality products that set industry standards. We are hiring a Lead CAD Designer to support our steel packaged pool product line. This role is based in the Albany, New York area and will design packages from concept through production-ready drawings. You will be the primary design resource for steel wall systems, structural details, liner interfaces, deck and coping connections, equipment pads, and complete packaged-pool kits. The work sits at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and dealer installation.
Requirements
- Associate degree in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional CAD experience; lead or senior-level work preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor, plus AutoCAD.
- Experience designing sheet metal / formed steel or similar fabricated products.
- Ability to produce complete drawing packages: assemblies, details, BOMs, and revision history.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: laser/plasma cutting, forming, welding, powder coat or galvanizing, and hardware assembly.
- Clear written and verbal communication with plants, vendors, and field teams.
- Must be able to work on-site in the Albany, New York area.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2D and 3D CAD development for steel-sided packaged pool models, options, and standard configurations.
- Create production drawings, assemblies, cut lists, bills of material, and installation details.
- Design steel wall panels, rails, braces, and hardware for strength, fit-up, and field assembly.
- Coordinate liner, coping, deck, plumbing, and equipment layouts so kits ship complete.
- Work with manufacturing and purchasing gauges, coatings, hardware, and vendor components.
- Support engineering changes, new model introductions, and updates from plant and field feedback.
- Set CAD standards and mentor additional drafters as the product line grows.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Optional life and disability insurance
- Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
