Industrial Design Engineer: CAD to Production

ASSA ABLOY Group; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an Industrial Design Specialist to turn flat patterns into production-ready designs for loading dock equipment and industrial products. You will transform customer requirements, field measurements, and engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions that meet performance goals.

You will create precision 2D patterns and 3D CAD models to support production, installation, and customer applications, while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D CAD software.
• Strong working knowledge of drafting standards and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new and existing loading dock products and equipment.
• Transform sketches, field measurements, photos, and customer requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Develop detailed 2D patterns and 3D models that support production, installation, and customer applications.
• Design custom, engineered-to-order products with unique dimensions, materials, and performance requirements.
• Participate in product prototypes, testing, validation, and implementation.
• Create optimized CAD layouts that maximize material utilization and minimize waste.
• Generate production-ready files for cutting, sewing, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Process and manage daily production patterns using automated cutting software.
• Convert and manage multiple CAD file formats for seamless system integration and manufacturing support.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure accuracy before designs are released to production.
• Identify opportunities to enhance product quality, manufacturability, durability, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead engineering changes and maintain accurate product documentation.
• Develop standards, templates, and design libraries that improve efficiency and consistency.
• Research new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Support cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

BOMs

Material knowledge

Manufacturing know-how

Education

Engineering/Drafting/Industrial Design/Bachelor's

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD software

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an Industrial Design Specialist to turn flat patterns into production-ready designs for loading dock equipment and industrial products. You will transform customer requirements, field measurements, and engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions that meet performance goals.

You will create precision 2D patterns and 3D CAD models to support production, installation, and customer applications, while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to