CAD Designer I — SolidWorks for 3D Instruction

BILT Incorporated; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BILT Incorporated is seeking a CAD Designer 1 for the CAD Operations team in the 3D Instruction Engineering Department. The role focuses on producing and preparing 3D CAD assets to support BILT 3D Intelligent Instructions.

You will work with 3D Animators, Instructional Designers, QA, and Engineering leadership to ensure accurate animation-ready CAD from customer drawings and manuals. This on-site position is based at the Grapevine, Texas Brand Support Center and requires reading technical

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain any necessary clearances.
• Minimum 1–4 years of professional design-for-manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks including solid modeling; surfacing a plus.
• Understand difference between parametric and mesh modeling.
• Experience with non-native SolidWorks file types and import configurations.
• Experience with multiple materials and their manufacturing methods (wood, plastic, metal).
• Ability to read manuals and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; Adobe CC is a plus.
• Learn and apply BILT best practices with accuracy and independence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer-provided CAD against source documentation.
• Modify CAD assets to facilitate animation process and organize models for production.
• Generate 3D CAD assets from 2D drawings and references.
• Create simple 3D CAD assets via reverse engineering of physical products.
• Evaluate assembly processes for potential end-user issues during assembly/installation.
• Manage multiple CAD projects from start to finish meeting deadlines.
• Follow BILT CAD best practices and quality standards.
• Prepare and export CAD for the BILT 3D production pipeline.
• Travel to onsite visits with notice for measurements or reverse engineering.
• Communicate CAD status and issues with internal partners and customers.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Reading and understanding manuals

Attention to detail

Technical documentation literacy

Parametric vs mesh modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Design

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

BILT Incorporated is seeking a CAD Designer 1 for the CAD Operations team in the 3D Instruction Engineering Department. The role focuses on producing and preparing 3D CAD assets to support BILT 3D Intelligent Instructions.

You will work with 3D Animators, Instructional Designers, QA, and Engineering leadership to ensure accurate animation-ready CAD from customer drawings and manuals. This on-site position is based at the Grapevine, Texas Brand Support Center and requires reading technical