Lead CAD Designer

ADP, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Explore Industries in Albany, NY is seeking a Lead CAD Designer to drive design for steel packaged pool products, from concept through production-ready drawings. The role is on-site in the Albany, New York area and will lead CAD development for steel wall systems and related components.

You will create production drawings, assemblies, BOMs, and installation details, while coordinating layouts with manufacturing and purchasing to ensure complete kits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional CAD experience; lead or senior-level work preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor, plus AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2D and 3D CAD development for steel-sided packaged pool models, options, and standard configurations.
• Create production drawings, assemblies, cut lists, bills of material, and installation details.
• Design steel wall panels, rails, braces, and hardware for strength, fit-up, and field assembly.
• Coordinate liner, coping, deck, plumbing, and equipment layouts so kits ship complete.
• Work with manufacturing and purchasing gauges, coatings, hardware, and vendor components.
• Support engineering changes, new model introductions, and updates from plant and field feedback.
• Set CAD standards and mentor additional drafters as the product line grows.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree in CAD/drafting/mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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Lead CAD Designer

Full Time Albany, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1277

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Lead CAD Designer

Location: Albany, New York area

Join the Explore Industries Team!

At Explore Industries, we’re more than just a leader in swimming pool design and manufacturing—we’re a team driven by respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees, fostering collaboration, and delivering top-quality products that set industry standards.

We are hiring a Lead CAD Designer to support our steel packaged pool product line. This role is based in the Albany, New York area and will design packages from concept through production-ready drawings.

You will be the primary design resource for steel wall systems, structural details, liner interfaces, deck and coping connections, equipment pads, and complete packaged-pool kits. The work sits at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and dealer installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 2D and 3D CAD development for steel-sided packaged pool models, options, and standard configurations.
• Create production drawings, assemblies, cut lists, bills of material, and installation details.
• Design steel wall panels, rails, braces, and hardware for strength, fit-up, and field assembly.
• Coordinate liner, coping, deck, plumbing, and equipment layouts so kits ship complete.
• Work with manufacturing and purchasing gauges, coatings, hardware, and vendor components.
• Support engineering changes, new model introductions, and updates from plant and field feedback.
• Set CAD standards and mentor additional drafters as the product line grows.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional CAD experience; lead or senior-level work preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor, plus AutoCAD.
• Experience designing sheet metal / formed steel or similar fabricated products.
• Ability to produce complete drawing packages: assemblies, details, BOMs, and revision history.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: laser/plasma cutting, forming, welding, powder coat or galvanizing, and hardware assembly.
• Clear written and verbal communication with plants, vendors, and field teams.
• Must be able to work on-site in the Albany, New York area.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 annually
• Actual compensation will be based on experience and job-related skills.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits and programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position

Why Explore Industries?

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.