CAD Designer/Drafter - Growth & Benefits

Solatube; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Disability insurance

Theft insurance

Job summary

Tate Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a CAD Designer/Drafter to translate input from sales and R&D into precise models and drawings that meet engineering and customer requirements. You will iterate CAD models, flag space/interference concerns, and collaborate to develop designs.

The role requires 2–5 years CAD experience, proficiency in CAD software (Onshape a plus), and an eye for manufacturability. Strong teamwork, independence, and commitment to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of CAD modeling experience.
• Proficiency in engineering CAD software (Onshape experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of basic engineering principles and manufacturability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Creates and modifies detailed models and drawings using CAD software from sketches, layouts, and/or notes provided by engineers.
• Collaborates directly with engineers to arrive at designs/solutions.
• Reviews drawings for correctness and conformance to standards.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement and best practices development.
• Support prototyping efforts through modeling.
• Document pain points and areas for improvement.

Skills

CAD modeling

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Tools

Onshape

3D printing

Job description

Tate Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a CAD Designer/Drafter to translate input from sales and R&D into precise models and drawings that meet engineering and customer requirements. You will iterate CAD models, flag space/interference concerns, and collaborate to develop designs.

The role requires 2–5 years CAD experience, proficiency in CAD software (Onshape a plus), and an eye for manufacturability. Strong teamwork, independence, and commitment to deadlines are essential.