3D CAD Specialist
About the role
Cannondale brings together passionate people with diverse backgrounds, united by one goal: making cycling a part of everyone’s life. We’re continuously innovating and refining our products to get there and this role plays a key part in that.
Responsibilities
- Build accurate 3D CAD models from design concepts, with a focus on surface modeling
- Translate industrial design intent into production-ready digital geometry
- Partner closely with design engineers, industrial designers, and product teams
- Adjust and scale models to meet product size specs across different configurations
- Support timelines by delivering high-quality work that keeps development moving
- Contribute to a growing capability in surfacing, with room to expand into broader design work over time
Requirements
- Advanced experience in 3D CAD modeling, especially surfacing
- A background in consumer products, where design and form matter
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience (you’re beyond entry level and ready to contribute right away)
- Comfort working from reference data, sketches, and measurements to build models from the ground up
- A detail-oriented mindset and pride in clean, accurate geometry
- The ability to work at pace and stay organized within tight timelines
- A collaborative approach and clear communication with cross-functional partners
Qualifications
Note: This is not a remote position. This role is based in our North American HQ in Wilton, CT.
Skills
- Advanced experience in 3D CAD modeling, especially surfacing
- Background in consumer products, where design and form matter
- Hands-on experience (beyond entry level)
- Comfort working from reference data, sketches, and measurements
- Detail-oriented mindset and pride in clean, accurate geometry
- Ability to work at pace and stay organized within tight timelines
- Collaborative approach and clear communication with cross-functional partners
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision plans
- Hybrid work environment
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- 401k and company match
- Commute Incentive Program
- Volunteer Time Off
- Voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances)
- Great discounts on company products
- Employee Wellness Program
- EAP benefit
- Parental Leave program
- Access to group home and auto insurance
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This role is full-time.
Company Information
As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings.
DEI Mission Statement
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. We understand that doing so makes both our company and our products better. It’s why we want you to Come Ride With Us – because bikes belong to us all. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.