CAD Designer.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings in SolidWorks for structures, assemblies, and fabricated metal components.
• Develop fabrication drawings, cut lists, BOMs, and other production documentation.
• Establish drawing standards, templates, naming conventions, and basic revision control practices.
• Build and maintain drawing libraries, model databases, and organized documentation files.
• Convert conceptual sketches, customer requirements, or verbal instructions into accurate manufacturing drawings.
• Provide manufacturability guidance (DFM) through coordination with production staff and supervisors.
• Update and revise drawings based on production feedback and shop-floor changes.
• Generate CNC-ready files for laser cutting, plasma cutting, bending, and related processes as required.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, welders, and fabricators to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds and help resolve shop-floor technical challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve drawing clarity, reduce errors, and streamline manufacturability.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of SolidWorks experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of weldments, sheet metal, assemblies, and fabrication detailing.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes (welding, bending, cutting, machining).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation discipline.
• Ability to communicate in English or Spanish; bilingual preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with PDM systems is a plus.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, especially with production personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple drawings/projects in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical manufacturability.
• Initiative to build and improve CAD workflows, standards, and libraries.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in an environment where processes are being established.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in mechanical drafting/design in manufacturing environments preferred.
• No engineering degree required; technical training and/or relevant fabrication experience is preferred.