Senior CAD Designer

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Senior CAD Designer for the Aerospace and Defense department in Bloomington, MN. You will work with engineers and other designers to develop CAD models and drawings that support customer needs.

The role requires knowledge of ASME and ASTM standards, familiarity with sheet metal, machining, casting, and some plastics. Expect to work at least four days per week on-site in Bloomington with development of designs and PPAP/ECN processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 5+ years in design, drafting, or mechanical roles.
• 3+ years using design/CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams to align on design goals and resolve conflicts.
• Develop project plans with milestones and manage risks.
• Create CAD models and drawings to support customers.
• Ensure PPAP/ECN compliance and apply Donaldson standards.
• Lead design reviews and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

NX

SolidWorks

Siemens Teamcenter

CAD & drafting

Education

AAS in Engineering or CAD

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world.

Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

We are actively searching for a Senior CAD Designer to work within the Aerospace and Defense department at Donaldson.

This role will be responsible for working with other designers and engineers on projects with the outcome of CAD models and drawings to support our customers.

This Senior-level role is the expected to learn our products and processes and strategically align with our business unit goals.

This position requires industry knowledge of design and drafting standards such as ASME along with familiarity with ASTM material specifications and standards.

Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, such as sheet metal, machining, casting, and some plastics, is strongly preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to work a minimum of four days per week at our Bloomington, MN office.

Role Responsibilities

Leadership & Execution

• Collaborate with global teams by influencing alignment on shared goals; prioritize customer focus in design inputs through meetings and discussions; mediate conflicts constructively with proactive escalation prevention
• Develop initial project plans with milestones; facilitate team communication; identify basic risks
• Apply listening skills to incorporate diverse inputs; create concise written reports as needed; deliver presentations on mid-sized projects as needed

Business Processes & Compliance

• Contribute to full PPAP and SPAP processes for projects and ensure ECN compliance
• Apply existing Donaldson EN and DBOS standards to all design work and projects
• Participate in design reviews, practicing objectivity and speaking up on simple observations

Technical & Design Methods

• Foundational application and knowledge of standard media configuration; reviewing datasheets for compatibility and flow rates; support basic media testing in lab as required
• Foundational understanding of dust and water separation and filtration under guidance from senior engineers
• Design complete system layouts from existing templates ensuring that basic specs and cost considerations are met; contribute to problem-solving in team discussions
• Basic knowledge of sealing and fasteners and understanding material types and specifications that affect both
• Awareness and recognition of IP concepts and simple value proposition in team ideation for small projects
• Active involvement with prototype creation, including basic material selection, assembly, and test fixturing
• Independently design basic electrical systems, including CAD harness pathways and electrical routing
• Foundation knowledge of plastic parts including injection-molded parts using templates on small projects
• Advanced sheet metal knowledge and practices, including bend allowances, reliefs, and basic material thickness for mid-sized features
• Design Intent for complex models and assemblies including DFM, advanced sketches, tolerances, basic simulation and rendering, master models, equations, design rules, edits, and integration with Donaldson PLM systems
• Basic knowledge of CFD tools; generate simple fluid volumes within CAD under engineer guidance; awareness of failure modes, fatigue, and stress in FEA contexts
• Thorough ASME knowledge, including ASTM standards; interpreting CTQ and key characteristics; perform tolerance stack-ups per Donaldson standards; review FAI reports; communicating with suppliers; leading advanced drawing reviews
• Advanced understanding and application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in design, drafting, or mechanical roles
• 3+ years of experience using design software or CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Engineering or CAD
• Expertise with NX and/or must be driven and willing to learn this CAD system (primary CAD for A&D); experience with SolidWorks is preferred as well (secondary CAD for A&D)
• Understanding of standard PLM systems and how they interact with CAD; experience with Siemens Teamcenter would be highly preferred
• Position requires access to systems storing or transmitting FCI/CUI data.

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary Range: $63,120 - $78,900.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.