CAD/CAM Systems Software Specialist

J Suss Industries Inc | J Suss Industries USA Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

J Suss Industries Inc in Montreal is seeking a skilled professional to lead the design and production of custom kitchen cabinetry. The role involves working closely with internal and external teams to ensure design intent is met and products are produced efficiently. Candidates should have experience with CAD/CAM software like Microvellum and AutoCAD, and a strong understanding of kitchen cabinetry design. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen cabinet product design and production.
• Strong communication skills for project collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production release of kitchen cabinet products.
• Coordinate with project teams for design intent interpretation.
• Provide solutions to project management and production teams.

Skills

CAD/CAM software knowledge

Kitchen cabinetry design

Project coordination

Problem-solving

Tools

Microvellum

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

JSI is known for our North American manufacturing of on-trend custom kitchen cabinetry & architectural woodwork packages for the multi-unit residential apartment and condo markets. We have developed a reputation for delivering an incredible quality & value that stands the test of time. Our clients in the market are among the most renowned developers, general contractors, architects and interior designer’s in the biggest cities across the US. Our products can be found in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hawai’i, the Virgin Islands, and many towns and cities in between.

For decades, JSI has also been a specified National Supplier for the likes of Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG & Best Western. In this role, we have made our name supplying & installing Millwork, Cabinetry & Case goods that meet the requirements of each brand’s standards. We set ourselves apart from the pack by working from the brand prototypes first, and then adapting this knowledge to each new project that comes across our table.

General Scope

Responsible for final design and production release of kitchen cabinet products to manufacturing, purchasing and project management. In frequent communication with the internal and external project execution teams. Will provide solutions that meet customers’ needs, and that work to production is released in a way that allows on time manufacturing. Develop and coordinate effective and code compliant solutions to the production team and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal project teams face to face, via phone or conferencing tools to interpret owners and architects design intent.
• In unison with the Plant Manager, Project Manager and drafts people, release production packets to manufacturing and purchasing that meet industry compliance, customer expectations and correct manufacturing techniques.
• Researching, developing and maintaining the product library.
• Maintain all CAD/CAM software to the latest possible version.
• Use current software solutions to communicate programs and cut lists to CNC machines and manufacturing personnel.
• Create supplementary drawings to support production.
• Work with production to complete projects.
• Escalate situations that would lead to cost overages to the Plant Manager and Project Manager for resolution and provide alternatives.
• Release product solutions that meet company supply chain, manufacturing and installation capabilities.
• Provide purchasing and project management with accurate material lists and takeoffs in a timely manner to meet project schedules.
• Coordinates work orders, changes orders and request for work with Plant Manager and Project Managers in a timely manner.
• Lead and train staff in new and existing processes.
• Designing special methodologies for custom projects and installations, in an efficient manner, consistent with efficient manufacturing standards.
• Read and interpret shop drawings.
• Have working knowledge of related CAD/CAM software – Microvellum - Autocad – Inventor.
• Must meet scheduled deadlines.
• Work in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
• Communicate with department heads and CNC operators during assignments and resolution of machining, production, or quality issues.
• Coordinate with the project management and drafting department to harmonize methodologies across the company.

Additional Responsibilities

• Verify that the final product meets the technical specifications on drawings.
• Ensure that the final product meets J Suss, customer and industry specifications.
• Ensures that the delivery schedule will be met, otherwise provide notification.
• Provide support to the other departments.