Senior MCAD Designer

Marotta Controls • Parsippany, NJ

22d • $87,500 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Designer (CAD Designer) provides computer-aided design and technical drawing support for new product research and development, including derivatives of existing product lines, under the direction of design engineers. The designer interprets industry design and drafting standards, military specifications, and company procedures. The role prepares layouts, models, drawings, and manufacturing documentation for complex parts and assemblies and supports projects from concept through production.

This position is based at Marotta Controls’ Parsippany, New Jersey office and interacts with both a professional office and a manufacturing/machine-shop environment. The schedule is nine hours per day Monday through Thursday and four hours on Friday. Overtime and weekends may be required as duties demand; travel is not expected.

Requirements

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology or electrical technology.
• 4–7 years of experience working as an electro-mechanical designer.
• Experience with PTC technology, including at least Creo 4.0 and Windchill 12.0.
• Experience in mechanical design, material properties, fits and finishes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong PTC Creo CAD solid-modeling experience and understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of machining operations including turning, milling, drilling, boring, and tapping metallic and polymer materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with personnel at all organizational levels.
• High computer literacy, including MS Office and PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, and equipment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of fluid components, including sealing element designs, bearings, and other mechanical elements.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical packaging, PCB design, and harness design.
• GD&T certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 3D design layouts of complex parts and assemblies, including fits, finishes, tolerances, and material selection, as requested by project engineers.
• Prepare simple design layouts of parts and assemblies, including fits and tolerances, as requested by project engineers or higher-level designers.
• Prepare detailed manufacturing documentation for parts and assemblies in accordance with company and industry standards, including tolerance stack-ups to verify fit and function.
• Support creation of a standard library of reusable parts and features.
• Maintain existing documentation by preparing and incorporating ECNs and AECNs.
• Interpret industry design and drafting standards, military specifications, and company procedures.
• Participate in selected PDR and CDR reviews and help present design parameters.
• Perform basic trigonometry, solid geometry, engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, and fit determinations for moving and stationary parts.
• Check assemblies and drawings against company standards, including redraws.
• Apply geometric tolerances (GTOL) and prepare fully annotated drawings from 3D assembly models.
• Research and utilize existing Marotta hardware for new designs and redesigns using the company’s business system and custom software.
• Own projects from concept through production in an integrated product-development team environment.
• Analyze designs for improvement opportunities and work with engineers to develop designs and evaluate their feasibility.
• Apply tolerances to meet design needs while accommodating manufacturing and inspection requirements.
• Create as-built drawing packages efficiently.
• Conduct research as needed.
• Bring initiatives and activities to closure through effective interaction with internal and external individuals, as required.
• Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures to meet regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment through effective communication.
• Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives and support actions that advance company initiatives and goals.
• Assist with training personnel to perform required technical tasks, as directed.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values and keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability income insurance programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition aid program.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal days, and paid holidays.
• Flexible work hours with compressed work-week options.
• Employee engagement events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree