CAD Designer

allegion; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allegion, Princeton, IL, seeks a CAD Designer to maintain plant layouts, convert 3D models to 2D drawings, and collaborate across engineering and maintenance to ensure efficient equipment layouts.

You’ll generate utility schematics, participate in capital projects, and support manufacturability with strong CAD and design fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Performs work under general supervision.
• Collaborate well with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in AutoCAD & Creo
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion 360
• Possess strong design fundamental skills
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems
• Competent design of physical plant layouts and proficiency with AutoCAD
• Willingness to travel based on project needs and vendor locations, primary location is on-site at LCN
• Familiarity with DFMEA principles
• Familiarity with Windchill (PLM software)
• Requires an associate's degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Report to the Capital Projects Manager as a member of the Capital Projects & Automation Department
• Maintain & update plant layout drawings in AutoCAD, including all facets of equipment design
• Collaborate with project engineers, manufacturing engineers, tool room & maintenance on new fixture & equipment design
• Generate detailed 2D drawings derived from 3D models that will be used for manufacturing
• Provide strong design fundamental skills focused on sustainability, flexibility & efficiency
• Provide multiple options for equipment & process layout to review with engineering, operations, materials & EHS
• Be a core member of Capital Project teams providing layout requirements based on facility limitations
• Assist with layout markups on the manufacturing floor in preparation for equipment moves
• Collaborate with project managers & maintenance to identify utility routing & drops for equipment installs
• Convert vendor supplied drawings, models & PDF's into equipment layouts to integrate within the plant layout
• Maintain tool & die revisions for existing equipment & fixtures
• Reverse engineer OEM components to establish documentation for equipment maintenance & repairs
• Transfer design markups and sketches into 3D designs through Creo
• Provide feedback on design concepts focused on manufacturability & integrity
• Collaborate with tool room & vendors to see design intent through manufacturing, assembly & installation
• Generate utility schematics for in-house developed equipment designs
• Generate & maintain BOM's for assembly designs
• Assist with material selection for custom fixturing & workholding

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Design fundamentals

Education

Associate's degree

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Autodesk Fusion 360

Windchill

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup's With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

CAD Designer - Princeton, IL

What You Will Do:

• Report to the Capital Projects Manager as a member of the Capital Projects & Automation Department
• Maintain & update plant layout drawings in AutoCAD, including all facets of equipment design such as material movement & staging, waste streams, utilities, employee egress, maintenance access, etc.
• Collaborate with project engineers, manufacturing engineers, tool room & maintenance on new fixture & equipment design
• Generate detailed 2D drawings derived from 3D models that will be used for manufacturing
• Provide strong design fundamental skills focused on sustainability, flexibility & efficiency
• Provide multiple options for equipment & process layout to review with engineering, operations, materials & EHS
• Be a core member of Capital Project teams providing layout requirements based on facility limitations
• Assist with layout markups on the manufacturing floor in preparation for equipment moves
• Collaborate with project managers & maintenance to identify utility routing & drops for equipment installs
• Convert vendor supplied drawings, models & PDF's into equipment layouts to integrate within the plant layout
• Maintain tool & die revisions for existing equipment & fixtures
• Reverse engineer OEM components to establish documentation for equipment maintenance & repairs
• Transfer design markups and sketches into 3D designs through Creo
• Provide feedback on design concepts focused on manufacturability & integrity
• Collaborate with tool room & vendors to see design intent through manufacturing, assembly & installation
• Generate utility schematics for in-house developed equipment designs
• Generate & maintain BOM's for assembly designs
• Assist with material selection for custom fixturing & workholding

What You Need to Succeed:

• Performs work under general supervision.
• Collaborate well with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in AutoCAD & Creo
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion 360
• Possess strong design fundamental skills
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems
• Competent design of physical plant layouts and proficiency with AutoCAD
• Willingness to travel based on project needs and vendor locations, primary location is on-site at LCN
• Familiarity with DFMEA principles
• Familiarity with Windchill (PLM software)
• Requires an associate's degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Competencies:
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• High attention to detail & accuracy
• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it" .
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You'll Get from Us:

• Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
• Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Salary Range: $42,000 - $75,400. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Bonus Eligible: Yes