CAD & Production Planning Coordinator

Staff Management | SMX; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental Insurance

401k

STD / LTD

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Advancement Opportunities

Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay

Job summary

Staff Management | SMX in Stratford, CT is seeking a Production Engineering Coordinator to support design, planning, and production of custom products from concept to completion. You will collaborate with customers, engineering, purchasing, and production to create drawings, manage BOMs, coordinate manufacturing processes, and help ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing or CAD design with SolidWorks experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, drafting, engineering support, or CAD design.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD drawings and models.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate production schedules, work orders, and manufacturing timelines.
• Research materials and components to support purchasing and production.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to support product design and engineering changes.
• Estimate labor requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor project status to help ensure on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Communicate with production, purchasing, and engineering teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Assist with product launches, revisions, and engineering change requests.

Skills

CAD design

Project coordination

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

BOM management

Job description

Staff Management | SMX in Stratford, CT is seeking a Production Engineering Coordinator to support design, planning, and production of custom products from concept to completion. You will collaborate with customers, engineering, purchasing, and production to create drawings, manage BOMs, coordinate manufacturing processes, and help ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing or CAD design with SolidWorks experience preferred.