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