3D CAD Designer - Sheet Metal & Prototyping

Nailor Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Air Dowco, a Nailor Industries, Inc. company, is seeking an experienced CAD Designer/Drafter to join our Chicago design team. You will create 3D sheet metal models and review drawings to ensure proper layout and dimensions, supporting engineering and manufacturing.

Collaborative, detail-oriented professionals with 3–5 years’ experience and an associate degree are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Solid Edge and MS Office is preferred, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Proficient in Solid Edge 3D modeling software.
• General knowledge of design, manufacturing and assembly, preferably with sheet metal.
• On-site role based in Chicago, IL.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Fast-paced manufacturing and production setting.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models of new/modified sheet metal designs for inclusion in documentation for Design Engineering purposes.
• Check drawing packages for proper layout and dimensioning.
• Review sales order documentation and support of one or more product lines.
• Participate in design teams with engineers and other departments; interface with manufacturing as required for completing design work.
• Duties occasionally include building prototypes for new engineering designs.
• Complete Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and use databases to manage technical documentation.

Skills

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Manufacturing knowledge

Documentation review

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Solid Edge

MS Office

Job description

Safe Air Dowco, a Nailor Industries, Inc. company, is seeking an experienced CAD Designer/Drafter to join our Chicago design team. You will create 3D sheet metal models and review drawings to ensure proper layout and dimensions, supporting engineering and manufacturing.

Collaborative, detail-oriented professionals with 3–5 years’ experience and an associate degree are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Solid Edge and MS Office is preferred, in a fast-paced environment.