Door & Hardware CAD Engineer (AutoCAD)

Unified Door & Hardware Group; McKinney (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/FSA plans

AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness coverage

Legal Insurance Plan

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Unified Door & Hardware Group provides hollow metal and wood door solutions across North America. Engineers drive CAD shop drawings and coordinate across teams to maintain accuracy and on-time delivery, influencing project timelines and quality.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to read architectural drawings are essential, with a focus on manufacturability, code compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet client specifications.

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

• Project & Engineering Support: Assists 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
• Technical Design & Compliance: 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
• Project Coordination & Communication: 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
• Documentation & Reporting: 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
• Team Collaboration & Relationship Management: Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with area staff
• Miscellaneous: 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

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unified Door & Hardware Group provides hollow metal and wood door solutions across North America. Engineers drive CAD shop drawings and coordinate across teams to maintain accuracy and on-time delivery, influencing project timelines and quality.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to read architectural drawings are essential, with a focus on manufacturability, code compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet client specifications.