MC TN CAD Technician

MBI; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI in Loudon, TN is seeking a CAD Engineer to blend aesthetic design with mechanical engineering. You will create 2D/3D models, drawings, and CAM/CNC data across upholstery, sheet metal, and flooring.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams from concept through production launches. Qualifications include drafting training with 1–3 years experience or 3+ years drawing, and strong SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD skills; Rhino/NX and CAM software experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Post secondary drafting training plus 1–3 years drawing experience or minimum three years’ drawing experience.
• Experience with Rhino, NX, nesting/CAM software, or CNC cutting/routing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD experience; upholstery/foam sheet metal or marine interiors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings for various product areas.
• Self-check work for accuracy, standards and fit.
• Work from drawings, patterns, foam and fabric samples, and CAD/CAM data.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop new products.
• Provide design feedback to vendors, maintain CAD files and BOMs.
• Support production with CAD models and CAM/CNC data for cutting and routing.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Drafting certificate or degree (2-4 year)

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Rhino

NX

Nesting/CAM software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MC TN - LOUDON, TN 37774

Summary

This position will combine creative aesthetics design with practical understanding of mechanical & industrial engineering. This position may support both New Product Engineering and Product Integration in CAD/CAM modeling, production drawings, CNC and cutting data, patterns, tooling, and manufacturing support across upholstery and marine seating, sheet metal, soft-grip flooring, and other assigned product areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation for parts, components, and assemblies across upholstery/seating, sheet metal, soft-grip flooring, and other assigned product areas.
• Self-check own work for completeness, accuracy, compliance to standards, fits and stack-ups.
• Work from drawings, sketches, physical parts, patterns, foam and fabric samples, computer models, or scanned images.
• Works daily to solve complex problems and determine best path, with a strong grasp of root cause analysis.
• Works daily with multi-discipline teams to coordinate the development and implementation of new products.
• Regularly Investigates system/product weaknesses to continuously improve and prevent further issues.
• Regularly evaluate CAD of new system components and manufacturing data to ensure proper functionality, fit, and manufacturability.
• Work with outside vendors and suppliers to provide design feedback, areas of improvement, and testing results; maintain organized CAD files, BOMs, revisions, and engineering records.
• Support production by supplying CAD models and CAM/CNC data for cutting, routing, nesting, and machining; evaluate fit of upholstery patterns, seating components, sheet metal parts, and soft-grip flooring and make changes where needed.
• Troubleshoot existing designs and manufacturing issues; develop patterns, templates, fixtures, and manufacturing aids; and make improvements as needed.
• Support upfront system design, prototype and sample builds, integrated testing, and production launches.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Post secondary school training in drafting (2-4 year technical certificate or degree from an accredited institution preferred) combined with 1 – 3 years of experience preparing drawings of differing scales of difficulty; or,
• A minimum of three years of experience preparing drawings of differing scales of difficulty
• Experience in Rhino, NX, nesting/CAM software, or CNC cutting/routing preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD required; experience with upholstery patterns, sewn products, foam, sheet metal fabrication, or marine interiors preferred

Language Skills

English required. Effective communication skills will be necessary to perform tasks.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to compute data using standardized formulae.

Reasoning Ability

• Must maintain a strong understanding of general problem solving, logical reasoning, and root cause analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

Sits: 7 hours

Stands: 2 hours

Walks: 1 hours

Drives: 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area

Maximum 50 (lbs) Frequently 25 (lbs) Occasionally 35 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:

Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent

Pushing/Pulling - Right Frequent Left Frequent

Fine Manipulation - Right Frequent Left Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:

Right - Frequent Left - Frequent

Employee is required to perform these activities:

Bending-At-Waist: Occasional

Squatting: Occasional

Climbing - Ladders, Stairs: Occasional

Kneeling - On Ground: Occasional

Reaching - Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses required while in production areas

Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Typical __8-10___ hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.