CAD Designer

PFI Instore; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Exactec, a leading designer and fabricator of acrylic point-of-purchase displays, seeks a CAD Designer to design and implement manufacturing processes and introduce new products to production.

The role involves creating 3D models, converting customer designs to manufacturable assemblies, and developing original designs with detailed prints and assembly instructions for in-house production.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to create 3D models and prints for 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.
• Assist manufacturing team in creating tooling and determining best practices.

Skills

Written communication

3D CAD Software

Sheetmetal fabrication

Wood fabrication

Plastic knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree

2–5 years in manufacturing design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Project

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.