CAD Designer -SG8103

Drake & Company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake & Company in Madison, WI is seeking a CAD Designer to join our growing team. This direct-hire position offers standard hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and benefits.

Responsibilities include modeling, creating drawings, and supporting product development. Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp, plus experience with SolidWorks or Inventor, is preferred.

Educational requirements include an associate degree in engineering or CAD, with at least two years of design experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, industrial design, CAD or related.
• Two years’ experience with materials selection, manufacturing processes, statics/dynamics and CAD.
• Proficiency with CAD standards and software (AutoCAD and SketchUp); experience with Fusion or SolidWorks or Inventor preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Modeling: identify materials, components, structure and manufacturing options; prepare layouts, sketches, and assemblies; develop 3D prototypes.
• Create floor plan layouts and detail drawings for new or improved products and tooling.
• Support product/prototype discussions; assess design alternatives and resolve issues.
• Convert and set up files for production and review by vendors/customers.
• Organize and maintain art and support files for easy retrieval.

Skills

CAD design

Materials selection

Manufacturing processes

Statics & dynamics

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering/industrial design/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our client is looking for a CAD Designer to join their growing company. This is a direct hire position with excellent benefits located on the west side of Madison. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Modeling (25%): Identifies materials, components, structure and manufacturing options; prepares layouts, creates sketches, recommends color palettes, parts and assemblies. Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions. Integrates clients’ wishes with knowledge of design and develops a plan to best accommodate function, artistic preference, and budget. Creates scale 3D models of prototypes.
• Creates Drawings (40%): Prepares floor plan layouts, assembly, exterior or interior site and building concept drawings, and detail drawings for new or improved products, special machinery design, test equipment, tools, fixtures and gauge design
• Product/Prototype Support (10%): Identifies design issues, generates and assesses alternatives/ facilitates discussions, agreement and resolution among key parties.
• File Conversions (5%): Retrieves the design and converts the file into a suitable format for vendor and customer review and usage; provides package file and drawings.
• File Set-up (5%): Submits final plans to production. Displays final drawing and converts the file into a suitable format for review and production usage.
• File Maintenance (15%): Saves, files, and organizes art files and support files for efficient retrieval and future use.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree in engineering, industrial design, CAD or related.
• Experience: Two years’ experience with materials selection, manufacturing processes, statics/dynamics as well as computer-aided design.
• Computer/Software and Office Equipment Skills: Highly skilled in use of CAD standards, including AutoCAD and Sketchup. Experience with Fusion or equivalent CAD software like SolidWorks or Inventor preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office.