Cad Designer

Actalent; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a CAD Designer to provide design and engineering services in manufacturing facilities. The role involves preparing designs, managing project documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong AutoCAD skills and a proven manufacturing background.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with design management systems like Vault, Adept, and Windows.
• Ability to use Project, Word, Excel, Adobe Professional Suite, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for equipment and processing systems.
• Manage drawings and documents to meet technical requirements.
• Design plant layouts, equipment stack-ups, and demolition layouts.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Design management systems

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Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide design, field engineering, CAD, and construction management services to support company goals in manufacturing facilities, processing lines, and infrastructure. The CAD Designer will prepare designs for equipment and processing systems, manage drawings and documents to meet technical and business requirements, and design plant layouts, equipment stack-ups, and demolition layouts.

CAD Designer/Manager

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide design, field engineering, CAD, and construction management services to support company goals in manufacturing facilities, processing lines, and infrastructure. The CAD Designer will prepare designs for equipment and processing systems, manage drawings and documents to meet technical and business requirements, and design plant layouts, equipment stack-ups, and demolition layouts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs ranging from general layouts to detailed design for equipment and processing systems.
• Manage drawings and documents to meet technical requirements, business needs, and schedules.
• Design plant layouts, equipment stack-ups, and demolition layouts.
• Utilize design management systems such as vault, adept, and windows to develop and manage systems.
• Create P&ID’s for process systems or utility systems.
• Maintain process flow diagrams (PFD's), utility flow diagrams (UFD's), electrical schematics, layouts, and detail drawings.
• Prepare process analysis for new and existing technologies and systems.
• Specify equipment and materials.
• Review ergonomics, code requirements, and sanitation/GMP/food safety aspects of projects.
• Support, implement, and maintain food safety practices as required through SQF.
• Complete job duties in a manner supporting plant safety, food safety, quality, and environmental practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and facility management on improvement projects.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Autocad proficiency.
• 5+ years of CAD experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with design management systems (vault, adept, windows).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to utilize Project, Word, Excel, Adobe Professional Suite, and Outlook.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Concise oral, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• Experience in a food-related environment is preferred.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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