CAD Designer

Stephen Gould; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen Gould is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to transform tool design concepts into fully detailed drawings for manufacturing. You will create dimensional and installation drawings, develop tool layouts, and ensure designs meet manufacturing constraints.

You will maintain drawings, update models, and support CAD database management and PDM maintenance while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver precise, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong 2D and 3D CAD design skills with detailed drawings.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and production constraints.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or BricsCAD.
• Strong documentation and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Create dimensional, installation, and complex design drawings from concept to completion.
• Design tool layouts and assemblies within tool kits, toolboxes, and related storage systems.
• Develop drawings that represent tool placement, fit, and functionality.
• Update existing drawings and improve models to meet manufacturing standards.
• Revise and maintain project drawings for manufacturing and assembly floors.
• Review customer documentation and maintain design notes.
• CAD database management and PDM maintenance.
• Troubleshoot problems and test approaches.

Skills

2D/3D CAD design

DFM (design for manufacturing)

Tool layouts & storage design

Excel data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's/Associate CAD-related certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

CAD software

Job description

What Makes Stephen Gould Exceptional

Founded through a passion for entrepreneurship, our success is due to the ingenuity and tenacity of our extraordinary teams, bringing people and ideas together. With Stephen Gould, everything is within reach including an exciting career opportunity. We want you to join our team and build on our incredible 85-years of excellence. Stephen Gould looks for people that want to design and develop exciting solutions for a variety of engaged and passionate clients across the global. With headquarters in Madison, New Jersey, 40 locations throughout the U.S. and operations in six countries outside the U.S., we have grown tremendously while maintaining staying true to our 5 Principles: Stephen Gould - 5 Principles

Values and behaviors we look for:

• Strive for excellence, treat mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth.
• Have resilience and drive with accountability and responsibility when something doesn’t go as planned.
• Embrace change and be nimble though the dynamic and evolving environments.
• Nurture the connections you make, bolster your network with reliable and innovative ideas.

What will I do?

We are looking for a skilled designer who transforms a given set of tools and requirements into a fully functional, aesthetically pleasing product that can be efficiently manufactured using available methods, while adhering to customer constraints and machine limitations.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Design & Drawing Creation

• Create dimensional, installation, and complex design drawings from concept to completion, following Company guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Design tool layouts and assemblies within tool kits, toolboxes, and related storage systems, ensuring efficient organization and accessibility.
• Develop drawings that accurately represent tool placement, fit, and functionality within custom tool control systems.
• Update existing drawings with design changes and improve models to meet company standards for efficient manufacturing.
• Revise and maintain project drawings to ensure consistency and accuracy for the manufacturing and assembly floor.
• Follow Company drawing revision guidelines to ensure all drawings remain current and accurate.

Documentation and review

• Review customer documentation, plans, and specifications as directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain detailed notes, design calculations, and other relevant documentation for future reference.

System and support

• Support related tasks such as CAD database management and PDM maintenance.
• Troubleshoot problems and figure out the best way to test and overcome them.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, Certificate from technical trade school in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or a related field- or equivalent experience and training.

Required Qualifications

• Strong 2D and 3D CAD/Design skills to create very detailed designs that are both functional but esthetically pleasing. Experience creating detailed layout and design drawings from sketches, concepts, and specifications.
• Understands design for manufacturing (DFM) using the most efficient and least labor intensive method to produce kits. Familiar with laser cutting, waterjet cutting, CMC machining, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of tool functionality and grouping strategies, with hands-on experience crafting complete, customer-ready solutions from diverse tool sets and components. Skilled in designing efficient tool control layouts, custom kits, and storage systems, including those incorporating foam-based materials, to ensure precision, organization, and usability.
• Knowledgeable in standard drafting practices, engineering documentation, and design procedures.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or comparable CAD software (mandatory); candidates with substantial industry experience using other CAD platforms will also be considered.
• Skilled in PC use and Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel proficiency for analyzing and manipulating data accurately.

Desired Abilities

• Excellent spatial visualization ability to effectively envision how individual components come together in a unified design.
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail and the ability to focus on complex design work for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills — interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.
• Strong team-oriented work ethic and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and organize multiple tasks effectively.

This is not a remote position.

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE(S) INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS.

EEOC: Stephen Gould is an equal opportunity employer