CAD Designer

Location

Fairport, NY (100% onsite)

Pay

$30‑32 per hour

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Contract

W212‑month contract with possible extension based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models, part drawings, assembly drawings, and tooling documentation using Creo.
• Develop part specification drawings that clearly define geometry, tolerances, materials, finishes, and critical functional requirements.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and related hardware for grinding, polishing, and metrology operations.
• Apply GD&T principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to ensure drawings support manufacturing and inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to develop practical, manufacturable design solutions.
• Incorporate design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) principles for both conventional manufacturing methods and FDM 3D printing.
• Support revision control and maintenance of released drawings and CAD models.
• Review and interpret engineering concepts, sketches, legacy drawings, and existing hardware to create detailed and accurate documentation.
• Ensure drawings and models comply with internal standards, quality requirements, and configuration management practices.
• Support tolerance, fits, and interface considerations for precision components.
• Assist in the development of tooling concepts that improve handling, repeatability, throughput, and measurement accuracy in optic production processes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional drafting/CAD experience in precision mechanical or optomechanical environments.
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD software, with strong preference for Creo.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings for machined, fabricated, and precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and assembly drawings, metric and imperial systems.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or production‑support hardware.
• Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability for traditional manufacturing processes and FDM.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, release‑ready documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Science, Chemical Engineering, or related.
• Experience with optic generation processes and/or optomechanical systems.
• Familiarity with FDM 3D printing.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or Agile.
• Knowledge of tolerance stack‑up analysis, materials, and surface finishes.
• Experience supporting precision tooling or metrology‑related designs.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional technical team environments.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and priorities effectively.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection requirements.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of working with minimal supervision.