CAD Designer

OtterBase; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OtterBase in Middleville, Michigan, is seeking a CAD Designer to support Design, Development, and Sustaining Engineering by creating 3D models and detailed drawings of complex components using Autodesk tools.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, Project Managers, and technicians, perform tolerance analysis, and apply DFA/DFM principles to improve manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAD experience in similar design disciplines.
• Experience with 3D modeling and detail drawings.
• Familiarity with DFA/DFM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Works with engineers and other departments to develop robust 3D models and drawings.
• Prepares/revises complex 3D components/assemblies using Autodesk tools.
• Applies DFA and DFM concepts to designs.
• Performs tolerance analysis and validation.

Skills

CAD experience

Tolerance analysis

DFA/DFM concepts

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

The CAD Designer supports the Design, Development, and Sustaining (Product) Engineering effort by utilizing design tools to perform various activities relating to the physical design, composition, and function of component parts and end products. Responsibilities include technical document management and control, and performing a broad range of engineering and product cost analysis.

Responsibilities / skills

• Works in a team setting with all departments from Purchasing to Manufacturing, but closest with Engineers, Project Managers, and Lab Technicians


• Collaborates with engineers to develop robust 3D models and detail drawings of complex mechanical components/assemblies


• Prepares/creates/revises complex 3D components/assemblies using Autodesk products (Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, etc...)


• Applies design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts


• Performs complex tolerance analysis and validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree is a plus


• Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience in similar design disciplines


• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks


• Sheet Metal, Plastic, Or Injection Mold experience