Designer (CAD)

Hunter Douglas; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Hunter Douglas in Colorado seeks a CAD Design Engineer to participate in the development and design of new products and machinery using CAD software. You will create and update 3D models, drawings, and assemblies for production, collaborating with engineers to evaluate feasibility and functionality.

You should have a high school diploma or an associate degree in mechanical drafting, with 2–3 years of software design experience, and practical knowledge of NX and drafting techniques.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting is highly desired.
• Two to three years software design work experience is desired.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience in mechanical and/or plastic component design within a manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Solid knowledge of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology.
• Solid knowledge and practical experience working with computer design packages such as NX.
• Solid knowledge of creating output from CAD data such as formatted drawings, printable assemblies, and CAD data output files.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment and practices
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic assemblies (for machine design positions).
• Basic knowledge of injection molding and extrusion processes (for product design positions).
• Basic knowledge of applying parting lines and draft to molded plastic part CAD models (for product design positions).
• Basic knowledge of materials (metals, plastics, etc.) used in machinery and/or product components.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Ability to analyze, apply, and document appropriate fits, clearances, and tolerances.
• Ability to conceptualize needed changes or improvements and initiate appropriate activities to implement.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to provide support to engineers by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams.
• Meet with Engineers to provide status updates and to explore feasibility and functionality of the design project.
• Design or redesign 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings from general written or verbal specifications from Engineering or Senior Designer.
• Produce CAD drawings for new or improved products using industry, departmental and discipline standards.
• Participate in engineering design reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations.
• Provide alternative design concepts to meet customer requirements.
• Create and update database of design records for future reference purposes.

Skills

CAD drafting

Mechanical design

Engineering collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Drafting

High school diploma

Tools

NX

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Position Overview

Participate in the development and design of new products, improvements to existing products, and machinery using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. (These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Use CAD software to provide support to engineers by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams. Work with ideas, concepts and sketches in order to prepare detailed design files.
• Meet with Engineers to provide status updates and to explore feasibility and functionality of the design project. Modifies and makes changes to drawings as part of the design process.
• Design or redesign 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings from general written or verbal specifications from Engineering or Senior Designer.
• Produce CAD drawings for new or improved products using industry, departmental and discipline standards. Document all work in accordance of ISO and WFD standards including all modifications and changes that have been made to design drawings and files.
• Participate in engineering design reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations.
• Provide alternative design concepts to meet customer requirements.
• Create and update database of design records for future reference purposes.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Participate in the building of prototypes of production equipment or products.
• May also assist in the building, testing and overall evaluation of the design as required.
• Provide design input on assigned projects and may be assigned full design responsibilities for some projects depending on magnitude and level of experience.
• Conduct various operational tests with the prototypes. Trouble shoot along with the help of a department Engineer those problems experienced with the equipment and production processes.
• Document results obtained during the testing process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KSA'S FOR EMPLOYMENT

An employee in this position, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting is highly desired.
• Two to three years software design work experience is desired.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience in mechanical and/or plastic component design within a manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Solid knowledge of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology.
• Solid knowledge and practical experience working with computer design packages such as NX.
• Solid knowledge of creating output from CAD data such as formatted drawings, printable assemblies, and CAD data output files.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment and practices
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic assemblies (for machine design positions).
• Basic knowledge of injection molding and extrusion processes (for product design positions).
• Basic knowledge of applying parting lines and draft to molded plastic part CAD models (for product design positions).
• Basic knowledge of materials (metals, plastics, etc.) used in machinery and/or product components.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Ability to analyze, apply, and document appropriate fits, clearances, and tolerances.
• Ability to conceptualize needed changes or improvements and initiate appropriate activities to implement.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $62,000 - $80,000
• Bonus target range: 5% - 10%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid pa