CAD Designer II

About the role

Are you motivated, hard-working, and ready to take on greater design responsibility? The CAD Designer II role expands on foundational CAD experience and introduces independent design ownership, customer interaction, and moderate technical problem-solving. This role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and growing 3D design capabilities looking to advance in the tooling and fixture design field.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce accurate drawings and models for simple to moderately complex fixtures.
• Interpret engineering notes and communicate effectively with internal teams.
• Provide production support and resolve minor design-related issues.
• Participate in internal design reviews.
• Assist with training interns and Designer I team members.
• Maintain CAD libraries and ensure adherence to design standards.
• Organize, manage, and update design files according to established processes.
• Communicate directly with customers for drawing approvals, clarifications, and basic design questions.
• Other duties as defined by leadership.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Basic/learning-level SolidWorks skills – able to create simple parts and basic assemblies.
• Ability to design simple to moderately complex multi-part assemblies.
• Understanding of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) data.
• Ability to perform simple manufacturability checks and review basic print quality.
• Strong computer and file-system proficiency.
• 1–3 years of CAD or mechanical design experience, or equivalent education.

Personal Qualifications

• Driven self-starter / self-motivated.
• Quality oriented – “Do it right the first time.”
• Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations.
• Positive attitude & team player.
• Honest with good integrity.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

• May sit for long periods of time – desk & meetings.
• Will occasionally walk to production, where noise level can be low to moderate.
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
• The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k with company match up to 4%
• Tiered quarterly bonus program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off / paid holidays
• Employee assistance programs

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.