CAD Designer

CIRCOR International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International in Tampa, FL is seeking a CAD Designer to create detailed drawings and BOMs for fluid control components using Solidworks, collaborating daily with design engineers.

Ideal candidates have formal drafting training with 5+ years of drafting experience, knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and proven accuracy and teamwork across functions.

Qualifications

• Formal drafting program completed with 5+ years of drafting experience, or equivalent.
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T knowledge required.
• Mechanical design experience with components or valves preferred.

Responsibilities

• Break down information from specs and customer drawings into detailed drawings with sections and dimensions.
• Prepare bills of materials and specifications.
• Release approved prints for official use.
• Coordinate with others to ensure drawings can be produced within tolerances.
• Perform mathematical calculations using standard procedures.
• Create drawings using Solidworks.
• Compile project progress records.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Results oriented

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Organized

Cross-functional teamwork

Solidworks proficiency

ASME Y14.5 GD&T knowledge

Education

Formal drafting program + 5+ years drafting experience

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

CAD Designer

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The CAD Designer designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CAD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, and bills of materials (BOM). This position requires interactions with the design engineers on a daily basis but may also include other functional groups, particularly Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing.

Principal Activities

• Engineering staff will review work products and provide directions daily.
• Break down information obtained from specifications, sketches, customer layout drawings and instructions furnished by others and convert the information into detailed drawings with section views and dimensions.
• Perform a variety of mathematical calculations using standard procedures.
• Responsibility for coordinating with others to determine whether drawings can be executed efficiently and within expected tolerances.
• Prepare bills of materials and specifications.
• CAD work is completed using computerized drafting applications (Solidworks)
• Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department.
• Compiles record of project progress.
• Releases approved prints for official use
• All other Duties and Tasks as assigned by management.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Results oriented, with sound judgment.
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent demonstrated analytical and critical thinking with respect to CAD, ASME design and drafting standards, and product requirements.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, and high quality are paramount.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage changes during the design phase.
• Resourceful and well organized.
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team.
• Working knowledge of computerized drafting applications (Solidworks)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Education

• Completion of a formal drafting program and 5+ years of drafting experience, or equivalent. Relevant mechanical design experience preferred in the design of mechanical components or valves

Other

• U.S. Citizen