CAD Designer

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Florida is seeking a CAD Designer to create and modify fluid control components using CAD tools. The role involves extensive collaboration with engineering teams and requires 5+ years of drafting experience along with proficiency in Solidworks. Ideal candidates will have a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a background in mechanical design. This position emphasizes accuracy and quality, making it essential for the successful execution of designs and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal drafting program and 5+ years of drafting experience.
• Relevant mechanical design experience in the design of mechanical components or valves is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design specialized fluid control components using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with design engineers and other functional groups.
• Generate detail drawings, assembly drawings, and BOM.
• Prepare documentation and compile project progress records.
• Release approved prints for official use.

Skills

Results oriented

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Resourceful and well organized

Cross-functional teamwork

Familiarity with Solidworks

Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Education

Formal drafting program

5+ years of drafting experience

Mechanical design experience

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

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.