West Whittier-Los Nietos, United States
CAD Designer
Essel · West Whittier-Los Nietos · United States
Posted: 12/5/2023 · Last checked: 10/20/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Essel's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Are you passionate about design and fascinated by crafting top-tier custom industrial machinery and automation systems? Join our team of engineers dedicated to delivering excellence to our esteemed clientele!
Responsibilities:
- Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD
- Design components to meet manufacturing specifications, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending, waterjet cutting, CNC machining, and more
- Create and refine production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, layouts) ensuring timely delivery within budget
- Collaborate closely with production teams, aligning designs with fabrication and assembly processes for efficient manufacturing
- Generate and manage bills of materials for mechanical assemblies
- Maintain meticulous organization of CAD files using SolidWorks Product Data Management system for file storage, revisions, and lifecycle management
- Actively engage in Design Reviews to optimize design concepts
- Conduct thorough checks on drawings prepared by Engineers and other Designers to ensure compliance with design standards and best practices
Requirements
Qualifications:
- CAD certification or a two-year technical AA degree
- 5 years of work experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD and PDM at an advanced level
- Demonstrated portfolio showcasing strong 3D modeling skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to continual improvement
- Collaborative team player with cross-functional skills
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in Plan and Elevation system views using AutoCAD Mechanical
- Experience in piping systems design and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Administration expertise in Product Data Management systems
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks design modules (frames, routing, sheet metal, large assemblies)
- Structural analysis familiarity using SolidWorks Simulation FEA
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as per ANSI Y14.5
- Capability in electrical schematic creation using AutoCAD Electrical
Benefits
Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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