DFM CAD Engineer: Production Models & Drawings

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities seeks a CAD-focused engineer to translate customer files into actionable objectives and deliverables. You will estimate effort, schedule timelines, and release robust CAD models for manufacturing handoff.

You will own projects from scope to delivery, collaborate with development and customers, and ensure ITAR compliance while maintaining quality and schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or 5 years of directly relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer job files and turn them into clear engineering objectives and deliverables.
• Plan timelines by accurately calculating effort and duration; maintain schedules by tracking progress and removing roadblocks.
• Create and release robust CAD models and detailed drawings for manufacturing handoff.
• Drive projects to completion—owning scope, quality, and delivery results.
• Collaborate closely with the development team and maintain strong, timely communication with customers.
• Safeguard product and company reputation by adhering to federal ITAR regulations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

BS in Engineering

5 years of directly relevant experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Cadkey

Unigraphics (NX)

Windows

MS Office

Email

Internet tools

Job description

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities seeks a CAD-focused engineer to translate customer files into actionable objectives and deliverables. You will estimate effort, schedule timelines, and release robust CAD models for manufacturing handoff.

You will own projects from scope to delivery, collaborate with development and customers, and ensure ITAR compliance while maintaining quality and schedule integrity.