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CAD Designer I

Middleville, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Engineering Technology
  • solid modeling software
  • Inventor
  • SolidWorks
  • Creo
  • PLM/PDM systems
  • Vault
  • Fusion
  • BOM structure
  • Oracle

Nice to have

  • ERP system
  • costing analysis

Role summary

The CAD Designer I is responsible for creating and maintaining engineering drawings, CAD models, and assemblies. This role manages Product Engineering Requests (PERs) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, ensuring engineering data accuracy and compliance within PLM and ERP systems. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineers on 3D models, preparing documentation, supporting change activities using drafting standards and GD&T, and participating in design reviews. The position requires an Associate’s degree and 0-3 years of experience in Drafting and Design, with proficiency in solid modeling software.

Primary Function:

The CAD Designer I creates and maintains engineering drawings, CAD models, and assemblies, and manages Product Engineering Requests (PERs) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, ensuring engineering data is accurate, standards-compliant, and properly maintained in the Fusion/Vault PLM and Oracle ERP systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with engineers and cross functional teams to develop robust 3D models and detail drawings of complex mechanical components/assemblies
  • Prepares, creates, and maintains moderately complex engineering drawings, CAD models, assemblies, and related product documentations with supervision.
  • Manages assigned Product Engineering Requests (PERs)
  • Prepares simple to large Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation
  • Supports engineering change activities through the application of drafting standards, basic GD&T, and basic tolerance analysis
  • Ensures engineering data is accurate, compliant with company standards and properly maintained within our Fusion and Vault PLM system as well as Oracle ERP system.
  • Participates in design review activities
  • Creates prototype components/assemblies for testing and pre-production activities
  • Assist project leaders with costing analysis for new/revised parts and assemblies as needed per the ECO

Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Drafting and Design, Engineering Technology, or equivalent required
  • 0-3 years’ experience in Drafting and Design
  • Experience using solid modeling software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. required
  • Working knowledge of PLM/PDM systems such as Vault and/or Fusion preferred
  • Familiarity with BOM structure using an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP preferred
  • General understanding of injection molding, stamping, and other manufacturing processes preferred
  • General understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 standards preferred
  • General understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis and its impact on form, fit and function
  • Ability to manage time, work effectively, and drive projects and initiatives to completion; self-motivated
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn
  • Confidentially executes tasks and seeks guidance appropriately when needed
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