Sheet Metal CAD Designer & Estimator

Excalibur Research Development & Manufacturing LLC; Cedar Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Excalibur Research Development & Manufacturing LLC is seeking a dependable CAD Designer / Estimator to join our manufacturing team. This hands‑on role covers taking a job from inquiry and quoting through CAD preparation and release to production.

The ideal candidate has CAD experience and a solid understanding of sheet‑metal fabrication, with responsibilities spanning drawing creation, quote preparation, and ensuring production has the necessary drawings and information to manufacture accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and production‑ready DXF files.
• Strong understanding of sheet‑metal manufacturing processes and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CAD software and associated file formats.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD drawings for sheet-metal parts and assemblies.
• Prepare production-ready DXF files for laser cutting.
• Create flat patterns and formed-part drawings.
• Prepare drawings for laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, hardware insertion, and assembly.
• Review customer drawings, CAD files, PDFs, and specifications.
• Convert customer sketches or PDFs into usable manufacturing drawings.
• Apply dimensions, tolerances, bend locations, hole locations, material thicknesses, and details.
• Make drawing revisions based on requirements from customers or production.
• Identify potential manufacturing issues before production.
• Review RFQs, drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Assist with calculating material requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and send customer quotes.

Skills

CAD Design

Sheet-metal fabrication

2D/3D CAD drawings

DXF filing

Quoting/estimating

ERP experience

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Rhino

Inventor

Job description

Excalibur Research Development & Manufacturing LLC is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented CAD Designer / Estimator to join our manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on office and production-support position for someone who can help take a job from the customer inquiry and quoting stage through CAD preparation and release to the production floor.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CAD and a good understanding of sheet-metal manufacturing. In addition to creating and modifying drawings, this person will assist with preparing quotes, reviewing customer files, entering job information, and making sure production has the drawings and information needed to manufacture the job correctly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CAD & Design

Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD drawings for sheet-metal parts and assemblies

Prepare production-ready DXF files for laser cutting

Create flat patterns and formed-part drawings

Prepare drawings for laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, hardware insertion, and assembly

Review customer drawings, CAD files, PDFs, and specifications

Convert customer sketches, PDFs, or concepts into usable manufacturing drawings when needed

Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, bend locations, hole locations, material thicknesses, and manufacturing details

Make drawing revisions based on customer or production requirements

Identify potential manufacturing issues before a job reaches the production floor

Review customer RFQs, drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements

Assist with calculating material requirements and manufacturing processes

Prepare and send customer quotes

Request additional information from customers when drawings or specifications are incomplete

Follow up on outstanding quotes when appropriate

Make quote revisions when quantities, materials, designs, or specifications change

Work with management and operations to determine pricing, lead times, and production requirements

Production & Job Support

Help move approved jobs from quoting into production

Enter and maintain accurate job and production information in our ERP system

Prepare job documentation and production drawings

Create or assist with BOMs, routers, and other production information

Ensure the correct drawings, revisions, quantities, materials, and specifications are released to the shop

Work alongside the Operations Coordinator to help get jobs scheduled and out to the production floor

Communicate with laser, press brake, welding, and assembly personnel when questions arise

Make drawing or job-documentation corrections when production identifies an issue

Help track jobs and keep work moving through the manufacturing process

Maintain organized customer, quote, drawing, and revision records

What We're Looking For

Experience in sheet-metal fabrication or a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Understanding of laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, and general fabrication processes

Experience creating manufacturing drawings and production-ready DXF files

Understanding of dimensions, tolerances, material thicknesses, bend allowances, and flat patterns

Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Rhino, Inventor, or similar

Comfortable working with ERP, estimating, or manufacturing software

Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and specifications

Comfortable communicating with customers regarding quotes, drawings, and job requirements

Strong computer and organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple quotes and active jobs at the same time

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is dependable, shows up consistently, stays productive throughout the workday, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and follows jobs through rather than allowing things to fall through the cracks.

This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The right person will be comfortable moving between CAD work, quoting, customer communication, and production support throughout the day.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is a strong advantage:

Sheet-metal fabrication

Laser cutting

Press brake forming

Welded assemblies

Design for manufacturing (DFM)

DXF preparation and cleanup

BOM creation

ERP or MRP systems

Production scheduling or job routing

Working directly with a fabrication shop or production floor