CAD Engineer – Doors & Hardware Design

UNIFIED DOOR AND HARDWARE GROUP; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/ FSA plans

AD&D Insurance

Critical illness coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Legal Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Unified Door & Hardware Group in the United States is seeking an Engineer to drive hollow metal and wood door shop drawings and coordinate across teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This role emphasizes precision, documentation, and collaboration to keep projects on schedule.

You'll review architectural specs, develop CAD shop drawings, and support R&D of new products. AutoCAD proficiency is required; knowledge of structural steel and building codes is essential.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent with two years of additional computer training or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have knowledge of structural steel and miscellaneous metals
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and contract specifications
• AutoCAD (Required)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the research, design, and implementation of projects
• Performs engineering project support functions
• Conducts research to determine manufacturability, ease of assembly
• Assists in review and creation of documentation
• Assist management with “Research and Development” of new products and processes as needed
• Researches and analyzes design proposals, specifications and applications regulations
• Interprets Architectural Specifications and Blueprints in order to develop CAD based shop drawings for Architect’s review
• Interacts with engineering team to assess compliance with plan specifications
• Identifies causes of product process instability and recommends solutions
• Ensures products and systems meet client/customer specifications and applicable building codes
• Coordinates with the client and LIFD Project Manager to resolve issues and application contracts
• Manages the release of material to the production facility to ensure efficiency and compliance with customers’ critical path expectations
• Communicates project information among groups, departments, and units
• Supports team members and ensures that established goals and deadlines are met
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Ensures that all project documentation is complete and current
• Keeps superiors informed of significant problems and of progress in reaching established objectives
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with area staff
• Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AutoCAD

Structural steel

Reading drawings

Job description

Unified Door & Hardware Group in the United States is seeking an Engineer to drive hollow metal and wood door shop drawings and coordinate across teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This role emphasizes precision, documentation, and collaboration to keep projects on schedule.

You'll review architectural specs, develop CAD shop drawings, and support R&D of new products. AutoCAD proficiency is required; knowledge of structural steel and building codes is essential.