Onsite CAD Drafter — 3D Modeling for Rotating Equipment

Chart Industries, Inc.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA accounts

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid family leave

401k retirement savings with company-m

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. in Windsor, CT is seeking an onsite CAD Designer to join the Howden USA Aftermarket division. You will design complex layouts and detailed drawings for rotating equipment, and ensure parts meet tolerances and welding requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of solid modeling (Autodesk Inventor preferred), GD&T knowledge, and experience in drafting standards. You will work with cross-functional teams and maintain production-ready 3D models and BOMs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or Drafting Certificate with equivalent product design work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ Solid Modeling experience (Autodesk Inventor preferred) and related database software (Autodesk Vault Professional preferred).
• Knowledge of welding process and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of drafting standards and Global Engineering Standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical design expertise as part of the cross functional team to produce complex layouts, and detail drafting required for production of rotating equipment.
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications and design products within the capabilities of the company and its manufacturing processes.
• Work independently to design new structurally sound components, or work from sketches, specifications, layouts, blueprints, or engineering sheets, along with other information to make all required design, layout and detail drawings.
• Specify and provide manufacturing tolerances, finishes, details, parts, calculations, dimensions and other data utilizing the company’s integrated computer software systems.
• Create accurate, production-ready 3D models using CAD software, ensuring designs meet dimensional, tolerance, and joint requirements for robotic welding applications.
• Prepare manufacturing and procurement bills-of-material and specifications lists through drawings and the company’s ERP system.
• Aid other departments in interpreting drawings, designs, specifications, and resolving questions or problems.
• Perform Design For Manufacturing Assemblies and update legacy designs to current company standards.

Skills

Solid modeling

GD&T knowledge

Drafting standards

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED or Drafting Certificate

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault Professional

Job description

Chart Industries, Inc. in Windsor, CT is seeking an onsite CAD Designer to join the Howden USA Aftermarket division. You will design complex layouts and detailed drawings for rotating equipment, and ensure parts meet tolerances and welding requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of solid modeling (Autodesk Inventor preferred), GD&T knowledge, and experience in drafting standards. You will work with cross-functional teams and maintain production-ready 3D models and BOMs.