CAD Designer

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial solutions seeks a skilled CAD Designer to support transportation safety infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing 2-Dimensional drawings using AutoCAD and Sigma NEST, maintaining project databases, and ensuring the quality of CAD drawings for production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD programming and excellent multitasking and communication skills, with opportunities to work on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical CAD programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Experience with thermoplastics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take customer-generated geometry or drawings and save them into the correct file format using CAD software.
• Utilize nesting software to generate programs for CNC waterjet equipment.
• Create inspection sheets and shop drawings related to production.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Two-year technical Degree in Computer programming or Computer Aided design

Tools

AutoCAD

Sigma NEST

Microsoft Office

Job description

As CAD Designer, you are focused on transportation safety infrastructure projects and offer a variety of design and drafting opportunities. You will play a crucial role in producing 2-Dimensional drawings using AutoCAD drafting and Sigma NEST nesting software. You will also be responsible for organizing and maintaining a digital drawing and cut file database for each project. You have a strong understanding of drafting and waterjet cutting processes to complete assigned tasks including 2D submittal drawings, design revisions, product part arrangement, packaging drawing production and PDF printing, and will facilitate and ensure the quality of the CAD drawings and cut files for the shop production team, communicating effectively with sales team and pricing team members during the drawing submittal, client approval and production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Take customer-generated geometry or drawings and save them into the correct file format using CAD software.
• Utilize nesting software to generate programs for CNC waterjet equipment.
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications and using CAD software to create production drawings.
• Coordinate production and technical communications between sales, production, pricing and other members of the manufacturing team.
• Create inspection sheets and shop drawings for all aspects of production.
• Import files created with CAD software into the nesting software and generate NC files for the CNC waterjet equipment.
• Execute document revisions as required.
• Ensure designs conform to industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Generate technical drawings, bills of materials data entry, and other documentation needed for production.
• Test prototypes and recommend design modifications to achieve optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews and suggest improvements to design processes or methodology.
• Keep up to date with advancements in CAD and CNC technology and recommend upgrades or changes as needed.
• Work efficiently and independently to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Nest parts as required on sheets to maximize material utilization and production efficiency.
• 3 - 5 years practical CAD programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Two-year technical Degree in Computer programming or Computer Aided design, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with thermoplastics a plus.
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, Senior Leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Les grilles salariales et les avantages sociaux de PPG sont liés au lieu de travail ce qui nous permet de rémunérer nos salariés de manière compétitive sur différents marchés géographiques. PPG prend en compte plusieurs facteurs dans ses décisions en matière de rémunération, notamment, mais sans s'y limiter, les compétences, l'expérience et la formation, les qualifications et les diplômes, les certifications, ainsi que d'autres besoins organisationnels. D'autres éléments peuvent être pris en compte.

Nos programmes d’avantages sociaux sont conçus pour favoriser la santé et le bien-être de nos salariés. Toutes les couvertures d’assurance et prestations seront conformes aux règlementation et code du travail en vigueur.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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