CAD Designer

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse addressing fast‑start power generation needs through turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care. The company operates worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence, including a 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing in Sedalia, MO (expanding 40 %), a 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care in Houston, TX, an engineering office in Kansas City, and service centers in Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and locations across Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. PROENERGY invests over $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure and follows a philosophy of caring for its people and making a positive difference.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly motivated CAD Designer to join our team as an individual contributor. The role involves improving shop drawings, manufacturing processes, product quality, and efficiency; collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements, troubleshoot production issues, and support engineering goals. The CAD Designer will create and/or modify component and assembly design layouts, dimensional stacks, and proposal drawings with minimal engineering direction, adhering to customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Design products for ease of manufacturing with high reliability, complying with customer and/or specific code requirements.
• Check engineering design drawings, parts lists, and cut sheets for accuracy against shop drawings; notify the Design Engineer or Engineering Manager of any non‑conformances.
• Ensure all information is accurately replicated in drawing sets for shop and field fabrication and assembly.
• Process engineering change notices (ECRN) and non‑conformance reports (NCR) efficiently and consistently; ensure booked orders for standard designs have complete documentation.
• Attend design review and project kickoff meetings as required.
• Monitor and report status of design assignments, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with other departments and potential suppliers.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Qualifications

• Trade School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of work experience in a similar capacity.
• Preferred: Associate degree in an engineering‑related field.
• 3+ years’ experience with mechanical component and assembly drawings and creation of bills of materials in metal fabrication, structural fabrication, heavy industrial, power generation, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet short‑ and long‑term deadlines.
• Experience using computer‑aided drafting principles, geometric tolerancing, and established design standards to create mechanical designs for manufacturing.
• Experience with Inventor 2022‑2026 and AutoCAD 2D applications as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs.
• Technical competence in software, hardware, networks, etc.
• Proficient use of measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers, levels, etc.) and understanding of measuring theory.
• Proficient in math: geometry, trigonometry, basic business arithmetic.
• US work authorization is required; sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa will not be considered.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM nesting/programming software, MES, ERP, PLM, or other manufacturing execution and production tracking systems.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes for newly in‑sourced products or transferring work from suppliers into internal production.
• Experience running preliminary stress analysis on parts and assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience with fixture design, shop tooling, weld fixtures, assembly aids, inspection gauges, lifting aids, or material handling tools.
• Experience with FARO Laser Tracker (or similar) and LiDAR equipment and software.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, AISC, ASME, ANSI, OSHA, ISO, or other fabrication, structural, mechanical, and manufacturing standards.
• Proficient use of general office equipment