CAD Designer Danbury, CT, US

CACI International Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer in Danbury, CT to produce tooling and flight hardware within an integrated product team. You will work autonomously with oversight and deliver milestones for space and non-space programs.

The role requires Creo and FEA skills, GD&T understanding, and the ability to drive designs from concept to completion while coordinating with multiple disciplines and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform FEA using ANSYS or Creo Simulation.
• Understanding of manufacturing and prototyping across materials.
• Ability to cost estimate from concept through completion.
• Drive projects with minimal oversight from initiation to finish.
• Adaptable to changing assignments as the team grows.
• Creo skills with good modeling practices and GD&T understanding.
• Proficient in coordinating with diverse engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of product lifecycle.
• Create part models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs using Creo and PDMLink.
• Implement requirements and minimize costs.
• Work with manufacturing personnel to implement DFM into design work.
• Complete and conduct program communications such as status reports and reviews.
• Execute engineering design changes for parts and assemblies.
• Actively participate in project scheduling and budgeting.
• Validate concepts through models and prototypes.
• Coordinate with all engineering disciplines to deliver complete packages.

Skills

FEA

Creo

GD&T

Cost estimating

DFM

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

PDMLink

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: CAD Designer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity:

This position requires an Engineer to apply technical skills for interdisciplinary tasks. You will be responsible for producing tooling and related flight hardware within an integrated product team. It is expected you will work autonomously with moderate oversight and be accountable for both space flight and non-space flight development program milestone deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of product lifecycle and take direction on tasks from lead project mechanical engineers


• Create part models, assembly layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using Creo for solid modeling and PDMLink for data management


• Requirement implementation and minimizing costs


• Work with manufacturing personnel to assess and implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) into design work


• Complete and conduct various program communications such as status reports, meetings, and peer reviews


• Execute engineering design changes for part and assembly drawings


• Actively participate in project scheduling and budgeting


• Validate concepts through engineering models and prototypes


• Interact and coordinate with all engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive design, engineering, and specification packages

Qualifications:

Required:

• Exhibit ability to perform FEA (ANSYS, Creo Simulation, etc.)


• Exhibit understanding in manufacturing and prototyping in an array of engineering materials


• Exhibit ability to perform conceptual and detailed cost estimating within engineering discipline, exhibits estimating with other disciplines a plus


• Exhibit ability to drive projects from initial concept through completion with minimal oversight


• Adaptable to varying assignments as the design team grows and client base increases both in location and job responsibilities


• Exhibit Creo skills with a commitment to best modeling practices


• Exhibit understanding of GD&T

Desired:

• Computer skills and experience with CAD software (Creo preferred)


• Good verbal/written communication and organizational skills


• Exhibit knowledge to understand the manufacturability of designs


• Exhibit knowledge to plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and quality requirements


• May be willing to work overtime when required to meet customer milestones


• Must display excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills


• Exhibit computer skills in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Work well in a team environment with all disciplines to assist in the completion of all design & analysis activities


• Contribute to achieving objectives primarily within functional area across the duration of major program milestones and stages or entire process development efforts


• Perform work with limited supervision

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground ‑ in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

$66,100 - $135,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.