CAD Designer I

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to the Manager, Engineer Services, the CAD Designer I will be responsible for transforming product design intent into working CAD models and drawings. All modeling and drafting is done using Creo and data management is done using Windchill. This role supports hand tools new product development and any related R&D activities. The candidate will collaborate with the engineering teams to support the acceleration of the new product development process. They will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Prepare detailed drawings in a standard layout, including material requirements, specifications, and all requirement of a finalized design
• Revise existing drawings as required by the Engineering Change process
• Recommend appropriate design changes to engineering personnel
• Assure appropriateness of mechanical design, dimensional accuracy and completeness of details, notes, views, etc.
• Prepare assembly models and drawings with bills of material required for procurement of parts
• Manage data and files in a Windchill PLM/PDM system

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Experience with solid modeling (parametric modeling approach) and drafting in a 3D CAD system
• Experience with a PDM/PLM system
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast pace new product development environment, demonstrating flexibility to shift tasks, schedules and priorities

Preferred Requirements:

• Working knowledge of PTC Creo
• Working knowledge of PTC Windchill