Lead CAD Designer — SolidWorks Specialist

altentechnologyusa; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Principal CAD Designer to lead advanced CAD drafting and design efforts across the product development lifecycle. You will generate and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks while ensuring GD&T compliance and documentation accuracy.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams, manage BOMs and PDM workflows, process ECOs/ECRs, and mentor junior designers to raise CAD quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive CAD design and drafting experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or product development.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (part modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings).
• Strong GD&T knowledge and drafting standards.
• Proficiency with DraftSight, Lucidchart, Draw.io, or similar tools.
• Experience with Jira or equivalent workflow tools.
• Exposure to ERP/PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Windchill, ENOVIA).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced CAD drafting and design support throughout the product development lifecycle using SolidWorks.
• Generate, modify, and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and documentation.
• Ensure drawings comply with GD&T, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.
• Manage CAD files, BOMs, and documentation in PDM systems.
• Prepare ECOs/ECRs and maintain configuration control.
• Mentor junior designers and drive CAD process improvements.

Skills

7+ years CAD design experience

GD&T knowledge

Attention to detail

Mentorship

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Lucidchart

Draw.io

Jira

ERP/PLM systems (SAP, Windchill, ENOVIA)

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Principal CAD Designer to lead advanced CAD drafting and design efforts across the product development lifecycle. You will generate and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks while ensuring GD&T compliance and documentation accuracy.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams, manage BOMs and PDM workflows, process ECOs/ECRs, and mentor junior designers to raise CAD quality and efficiency.