CAD/CAE SYSTEMS ANALYST

Kelly Services; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Service bonus plans

Group-rate insurance options

Job summary

Kelly Services in Hampton, VA is seeking a CAD/CAE Systems Analyst for a 6-month, onsite engagement. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and implementing fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling using SolidWorks, with close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

Responsibilities include documentation, BOM creation, and supplier coordination. The position emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, and continuous improvement of manufacturing fixtures, with strict adherence

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Ability to translate manufacturing needs into fixture and tooling concepts.
• Experience with change control and CAD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related tooling for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate procurement and fabrication of components via internal or external resources.
• Support assembly, installation, testing, and production release of fixtures and tooling.
• Maintain CAD models and drawings in PDM and related systems.

Skills

3D modeling

GD&T

Design review

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Job Title: CAD/CAE SYSTEMS ANALYST

Location: Hampton, VA – 100% Onsite

Duration: 6 months with possible extensions

Pay: $30/hr.

Shift: Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm est

Job Overview

• Solidworks Experience is required
• Conducts design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of manufacturing fixtures, tooling, jigs, gauges, and related mechanical solutions used to support manufacturing operations.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, technicians, and operators to understand manufacturing needs and translate requirements into practical fixture and tooling concepts.
• Develops concepts, sketches, and detailed 3D models using SolidWorks and reviews proposed designs with Engineering and Operations prior to fabrication.
• Develops prototypes and iterates designs based on operator, technician, and engineering feedback to improve functionality, usability, safety, quality, and manufacturability.
• Prepares detailed drawings, bills of materials, and supporting design documentation required for fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinates procurement and fabrication of components through internal machine shop resources, external suppliers, additive manufacturing, or commercially available components.
• Supports assembly, installation, testing, and implementation of completed fixtures and tooling on the manufacturing floor.
• Maintains design documentation through applicable change control processes and ensures CAD models, drawings, revisions, and associated records are maintained within PDM and applicable document management systems.
• Recommends improvements to existing fixtures, tooling, design practices, and documentation standards.
• Designs assembly jigs and fixtures used to locate, align, hold, clamp, join, weld, bond, or otherwise support components during manual manufacturing operations.
• Designs adhesive application and curing fixtures to maintain component position and alignment during processing.
• Designs inspection fixtures, gauges, measurement tools, and go/no go devices used to verify product or process requirements.
• Develops ergonomic or mistake proofing fixtures that improve operator consistency, quality, safety, or productivity.
• Creates detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, tolerances, bills of materials, and fabrication documentation.
• Reviews fixture concepts and designs with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, technicians, and operators prior to release.
• Builds or coordinates prototypes and incorporates manufacturing floor feedback through iterative design improvements.
• Coordinates fabrication internally or externally and procures commercial components required to complete designs.
• Supports fixture assembly, installation, qualification or acceptance testing, and release for production use.
• Updates existing fixture designs and associated drawings through established engineering change control processes and maintains current files and links within PDM.

Job Examples

• Applies broad knowledge of mechanical design, CAD, manufacturing methods, materials, tolerancing, and fabrication techniques to resolve problems of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Applies practical knowledge of machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly methods, and commercially available mechanical components when developing manufacturing solutions.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of manufacturing operations to improve tooling, fixtures, processes, quality, ergonomics, and productivity.
• Understands design for manufacturability and develops solutions appropriate for the intended production environment.
• Provides input to objectives and goals of the Manufacturing Engineering function or business unit.

Key Competencies / Knowledge Application

• Identifies manufacturing needs and requirements and exercises discretion, independent judgment, and knowledge of mechanical design principles to develop practical tooling and fixture solutions.
• Demonstrates proficiency with SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, detailed drawings, dimensioning, and revision control.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerances, fits, materials, and common manufacturing processes.
• Ability to translate informal manufacturing needs, sketches, operator feedback, and engineering requirements into controlled designs suitable for fabrication.
• Works collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, technicians, machinists, suppliers, and operators throughout the design and implementation process.
• Balances technical requirements with cost, lead time, ease of fabrication, maintainability, ergonomics, and usability on the manufacturing floor.

Job Scope / Complexity

• Develops solutions to a variety of moderately complex to complex manufacturing tooling and fixture problems.
• Manages assigned fixture and tooling activities from initial concept through design review, prototyping, fabrication, implementation, and documentation.
• Adapts, enhances, and improves quality or value in existing tooling and fixture designs.
• Works independently on defined design assignments while coordinating technical requirements and final design approval with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.
• Delivers results that directly impact manufacturing quality, safety, productivity, capacity, and achievement of department objectives.

Why Kelly?

Kelly puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering & scientific talent and services since 1965. And Engineering & Scientific job seekers know Kelly as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies
• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
• Weekly pay and service bonus plans
• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.