Sheet Metal CAD Designer | 2D/3D Modeling & Fabrication

LHH

Frederick (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced CAD Designer to create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for sheet metal components and equipment. The role focuses on manufacturability, flattening patterns, tolerances, and BOMs, with collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, CNC, and welding teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication processes and proficient CAD tools to translate concepts into production-ready drawings, while ensuring quality and cost-efficiency on

Qualifications

Associate degree or technical certification in CAD, Mechanical Design, Drafting, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
2+ years of CAD design/drafting experience, preferably in sheet metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing principles.
Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
Ability to create and interpret fabrication drawings, GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, assemblies, and BOMs.
Understanding of bend allowances, K-factor, bend radius, material thickness, flat-pattern development, and press brake operations.
Familiarity with aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and carbon steel is preferred.
Understanding of welding and mechanical assembly processes.
Ability to read engineering drawings, customer specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple drawing and engineering priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for sheet metal components, assemblies, enclosures, frames, panels, and fabricated equipment.
Create accurate flat patterns, bend details, dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication drawings.
Design parts considering manufacturability, material utilization, tooling, bend radius, and production capabilities.
Prepare and maintain BOMs, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Convert engineering concepts, sketches, customer drawings, and specifications into manufacturing-ready CAD drawings.
Revise existing drawings based on engineering changes, production feedback, or customer requirements.
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, CNC programming, fabrication, welding, assembly, and quality teams.
Ensure designs account for processes such as laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
Verify dimensions, tolerances, hole locations, bend lines, material thicknesses, and fit-up requirements.
Support prototype development and resolve design or fabrication issues on the production floor.
Maintain drawing revisions and engineering change documentation.
Assist with design improvements focused on reducing fabrication time, material waste, and production costs.