CAD Designer

Exactec LLC; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k

Job summary

Exactec LLC in Minnesota is seeking an experienced CAD Designer to create 3D models using SolidWorks, convert customer designs into manufacturable assemblies, and develop original designs for acrylic display production.

You will collaborate with manufacturing to optimize tooling and production processes, document prints and assembly instructions, and help translate art specs into concrete fabrication plans.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and proven experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software: SolidWorks preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to create 3D models and prints for use in acrylic store display manufacturing
• Convert customer designs into manufacturable assemblies
• Develop original designs based on customer’s art, specifications, and needs
• Create prints and assembly instructions for in-house manufacturing
• Assists manufacturing team in creating tooling and determining best practices

Skills

3D CAD knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical design or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

As a leading designer and fabricator of custom acrylic point-of-purchase displays, Exactec associates work directly with leading retailers and brands like Walgreens, Walmart, Target, CVS, Loreal and Philips to create shopping experiences seen every day. Our company must foster a creative and self-motivated atmosphere to be relevant in today's retail world and is looking for energetic and industrious people to help us build on our decades of success.

The CAD Designer is responsible for several duties at Exactec, including designing and implementing manufacturing processes and introducing new products to production. Identifies and develops processes to improve production of specific products, parts, and components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use Solidworks to create 3D models and prints for use in acrylic store display manufacturing
• Convert customer designs into manufacturable assemblies
• Develop original designs based on customer’s art, specifications, and needs
• Create prints and assembly instructions for in-house manufacturing
• Assists manufacturing team in creating tooling and determining best practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree and proven experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing environment utilizing 2D and 3D CAD programs.
• Proficiency in CAD software: SolidWorks preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook software, MS Project

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Well developed written communication and interpersonal skills; "Multi-tasker" with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• 3D CAD Software
• Sheetmetal, wood fabrication and Plastic knowledge is a must

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Understanding of SolidWorks, AutoCAD other lean techniques.

BENEFITS

• Exactec offers, health, dental and vision, term life, short/long term disability, 401k, accident, cancer care and hospital indemnity. Every employee is eligible for insurance on the first Monday of the following month.

Exactec is an Equal Opportunity Employer.