CAD Designer

Newmar Corporation; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmar Corporation in Nappanee, IN is seeking a CAD Designer to create and update 3D models and 2D prints for production, applying engineering standards and delivering release-ready content for manufacturing and vendors.

The role requires 5+ years in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, with familiarity in PLM/PDM systems, and strong attention to detail and communication with engineers, designers, and offshore teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in 3D modeling and 2D drafting for production environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering intent and apply drafting standards.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify 3D part/assembly models and 2D prints from build orders and markups.
• Adhere to drafting standards and propose template improvements.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Lead Designers, Manufacturing, and Offshore teams to ensure scope and sequencing.
• Prepare modeling packages for the Offshore Team and review returns.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

production standards

Tools

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

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CAD Designer

Full Time Nappanee, IN, US

A Little About Us: Operating since 1968, Newmar Corporation has been helping customers explore the outdoor lifestyle, enabling extraordinary mobile experiences as they travel, live, work, and play. Newmar has been synonymous in the RV industry with luxury, quality, and innovative motor coaches. In every part of our company, we relentlessly pursue continuous improvement and enhanced productivity, driving out waste, and creating meaningful strategic differentiation. Newmar is part of Winnebago Industries, Inc. a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle experiences under the Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, and Barletta brands.

Role Summary
CAD Designers process orders for 2D & 3D content from Product Designers. Each CAD Designer is the technical expert in engineering and production standards for their assigned area. They create and update 3D models and 2D prints, incorporate model year changes, and deliver release‑ready content to support manufacturing, vendors, and service.

Core Responsibilities

• Create/modify models and drawings from Build Orders, sketches, redlines, and mark‑ups.
• Implement changes and propagate to affected items.
• Adhere to drafting standards; propose improvements to templates and methods.
• Consult with Engineers for clarifications, coordinate with Lead Designers on scope and sequencing.
• Interface with the Offshore Team by preparing clear modeling packages and reviewing returns.

Primary Deliverables

• 3D part/assembly models and fully‑detailed 2D prints that meet standards.
• Updated libraries, family tables, and attributes per PLM rules.

Success Metrics

• Throughput vs. Build Order plan
• CAD quality score (standards, dimensions, notes, metadata)
• Limited problem reports due to CAD errors

Qualifications

• 5+ Years in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, with strong understanding of production standards.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems for EBOM updates and release workflows.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret engineering intent and apply standards consistently.
• Effective communicator who can work with Lead Designers, Engineers, Manufacturing, and Offshore teams.