CAD Designer

Dover Manufacturing Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Manufacturing Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced CAD Designer to create 3D and 2D components and assemblies, supporting operations and customer requirements for new and existing products. You will maintain BOMs, item masters, and ERP data; release ECNs, work with SolidWorks and PDM, and participate in design reviews, DFx activities, and cross-functional teams with Sales, Quality and Manufacturing. Strong GD&T knowledge and ERP familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply CAD techniques to review engineering drawings, components, and assemblies.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and ERP item master data.
• Release Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and process Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
• Transfer products into ERP system and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP software

PDM

Oracle ERP

Job description

**Position Summary:**The CAD Designer works with engineers to provide design of components (3D & 2D) and assemblies to support operations and customer requirements for new and existing products. Creates, maintains and supports though accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), ERP Item master and product documentation.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**Apply CAD techniques to review engineering drawing, components, and assembliesWork as part of a dynamic team for engineering projects related to global and regional manufacturing programsDesign special / custom products using SolidWorks to meet design specificationsProvide accurate models, assemblies, and drawings for new product development and existing productsCreation and maintenance of Bill of MaterialsResponsible for transfer of product into ERP system. Complete necessary ERP item creation maintenanceMaintain SolidWorks PDM file systemRelease Engineering Change Notices and process Engineering Change RequestsPerform administrative duties for the ECN processCheck drawings and layouts for accuracy, proper use of GD&T and tolerance stack up analysisParticipate in multifunctional teams, to interact with Sales, Quality and ManufacturingParticipate in DFM, DFA, DFS and design reviews when requiredProvides assistance & training to lower level employees**Qualifications / Requirements:**Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience**Desired Characteristics:**Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as ratios & proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.Proficient with SolidWorks. Proficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-2018 or later.Familiarity with Oracle ERP, preferred.Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win.You should be proficient in:GD&TCAD SoftwareFinite Element Analysis (FEA)machiningmanufacturingprototypingSolidworksMachines & technologies you'll use:CAD Software (Solidworks)