Senior Mechanical CAD Designer

CAD Engineering Resources Inc
US - Massachusetts - Hudson
November 4, 2024

Senior Mechanical CAD Designer - Hudson, MA

Contract position

Job Summary of the Senior Mechanical CAD Designer:

The Senior Mechanical CAD Designer supports Principal and Senior Engineers with the creation, maintenance, and efficiency of mechanical component designs, system level CAD models, and Component Off the Shelf (COTS) item modeling. This individual must have expert level CAD skills with experience modeling machined components, injection molded plastic, sheet metal, complex weldments, and utilizing toolbox and library functions. This individual works as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and must have the ability to think creatively, to solve problems and have a practical mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical CAD Designer:

Apply mechanical knowledge and engineering principles and practices to design and document various mechanical components and systems

Apply a disciplined approach and best practices to managing CAD information

Clean up of third-party models to reduce load times

Maintain mates and functional relationships across multiple configurations

Maintain data cards

Assign materials and manage the material library database

Utilize toolbox components when possible/practical

Maintain the fidelity and functionality of large assemblies and configurations

Participate in product design activities, brainstorming, and concept development under the direction of principal engineers

Develop system level drawings and definitions for mechanical parts and systems

Develop system designs, including actual CAD design of these systems

Assist engineering staff to develop specifications for various components and work with engineering staff to ensure products meet internal and customer requirements, identifying nonconformances and proactively works to identify possible solutions

Evaluate supplier specifications & compliance data to ensure a complete data package exists for COTS items

Assist in troubleshooting issues with mechanical systems, which may include building mock-ups or conducting tests to further the design

Build, validate, and submit engineering change order (ECO's) using SolidWorks PDM workflows and company PLM system

Contribute to team growth by completing projects in a timely manner

Interface with remote CAD detailers and designers

Interface with global team contributors on a scheduled basis

Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures

Adhere to federal and state regulations

Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Predictable and reliable attendance

Position Qualifications of the Senior Mechanical CAD Designer:

A.S. degree or technical certificate in Mechanical Design, CAD Design, Engineering, or Engineering Technology field with a minimum of (8) years of experience

B.S. degree in engineering with minimum of (5) years of professional experience where significant CAD usage and expert level knowledge can be demonstrated

Non-degreed candidates, or those holding only a technical certificate, will be considered with a minimum of (10) years of professional CAD use experience and a SolidWorks recognized certificate at professional level or higher

Proficient with SolidWorks PDM and workflows, and specific tools and techniques including but not limited to:

Working with large assemblies >3,000 individual items

Designing and detailing structural weldments

Designing and detailing sheet metal

Developing and utilizing toolbox and design libraries

Developing and maintaining multiple configurations

Developing and utilizing routing to design piping and electrical systems, including supports

Developing, utilizing, and controlling skeleton parts/sketches to define the interface/boundaries of multiple subsystems so that subsystem work can be dispersed throughout a large team of contributors without restricting the efficiency of the top-level assembly

Experience exchanging large amounts of CAD data with stakeholders using different CAD systems, reconciling data, and maintaining the master document

Familiar with ANSI Y14 drafting standards

Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) principles

Effective communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical information to internal and external customers, as well as effectively communicating with suppliers

Familiar with the product design process

Self-motivated problem-solver who pays attention to details and adopts continuous learning in their day-to-day work

Abides by safety standards and protocols

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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