Fabrication CAD Team Lead

Vertiv Corporation; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Anderson, SC is seeking a Fabrication CAD Team Lead to manage a team of CAD technicians and bridge 3D models with machinable files for CNC equipment. The role emphasizes accurate BOMs, production routing, and optimized flat patterns for laser cutting and punching operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of CAD experience, with strong sheet metal CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor) and nesting expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Total CAD experience: 4+ years.
• 4+ years in sheet metal CAD software (prefer Autodesk Inventor).
• 2+ years nesting experience required; folding software preferred.
• Deep understanding of sheet metal behavior, grain direction, spring back and bend radii.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Fabrication CAD Technicians bridging 3D models and machinable files for CNC equipment.
• Oversee conversion of 2D blueprints and 3D models into optimized DXF/DWG flat patterns for CNC laser cutting.
• Model and review 3D parts to verify fold sequences with zero collision risks on press brakes and folding machines.
• Generate accurate BOMs and production routing instructions for the shop floor.
• Select punch and die setups during the digital design phase to match shop floor tooling.

Skills

CAD experience

Sheet metal CAD

Nesting

Folding software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Description At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $10 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. We have an opening for a Fabrication CAD Team Lead to join our team at our Anderson, SC manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead our team (hiring now) of Fabrication CAD Technicians in bridging the gap between 3D models (Revit) and machinable/ usable files for our CNC equipment (blasting, machining, laser, press brake, folder, etc.)
• Oversee conversion of 2D blueprints and 3D models into optimized DXF/DWG flat patterns for CNC laser cutting.
• Model and lead the review of 3D parts to verify fold sequences, ensuring zero collision risks on press brakes and folding machines.
• Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routing instructions for the shop floor.
• Selection of appropriate punch and die setups during the digital design phase to match shop floor tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 4 years of total CAD experience is required
• 4 years of experience in sheet metal focused CAD software (preference: Autodesk Inventor)
• 2yrs of experience in nesting is required. Experience in folding software is preferred
• Deep understanding of sheet metal behavior, grain direction, spring back and minimum bend radii
• Exceptional learning capacity #LI-RB1

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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