CAD Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading CAD models.
• Create and test prototypes, and oversee other CAD positions, production processes, computer-controlled (CNC) machines, and three-dimensional digitizer equipment.
• Design, develop, and engineer high-quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools.
• Produce designs that meet feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, legislation, and timing targets.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with company design, safety, quality, environmental compliance, and procedural standards.
• Update and maintain product design files.
• Aid in improving daily processes to ensure that the CAD systems meet customer requirements.
• Determine limitations, assumptions, and solutions in the design and development of CAD models.
• Determine design specifications and parameters for CAD models.
• Aid and provide advice in the development of new products.
• Bring concept illustrations and clay models to real-scale digital data.
• Analyze 3D models for functionality and compatibility with desired specifications.
• Create visual renderings and technical drawings to be reviewed.
• Create specification drawings for prototyping and manufacturing of new products.
• Create full-size working static prototype models of the design concept for Production engineer/cost analysis.
• Create digital patterns, templates, and/or temporary tooling to aid new hull development.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with all departments within the Company.
• Ability to promote and display the highest standards of ethics and practices both internally and externally as agents for Nautique Boat Company.
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience with computer-aided design and drafting software.
• Experience with CAD software, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in three-dimensional digital design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Experience with free-form 3D modeling.
• Experience in computer-aided manufacturing software and CNC routing.
• Experience with recreational skiing, slalom, and wakeboarding.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably SolidWorks and NX.