Signage CAD Designer & Prototyping Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Bell Gardens, CA is seeking a CAD Technician to support design, development, and production from concept through prototyping and final manufacturing.

Responsibilities include creating detailed technical drawings with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, maintaining customer specifications, and generating BOMs and engineering documentation under the direction of Engineering. The position is full-time, on-site with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the fabrication of product prototypes to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive customer specification files, including all prototype manufacturing requirements.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into signage products.
• Develop structural designs and concrete footing details; provide stamped engineering drawings when required.
• Prepare and present weekly status reports, including updates on on-hold projects, delayed jobs, and overall production progress.
• Produce detailed shop drawings for custom signage and standardized drawings for high-volume products and prototypes.
• Maintain and update existing drawings to reflect current manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Utilize the ABBA system to generate BOMs and routing documentation.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to ensure engineering drawings reflect customer requirements.
• Partner with shop personnel to ensure products are manufactured per drawings and specs.
• Provide technical support to shop personnel and clarify drawings throughout production.
• Evaluate changes and propose cost-neutral alternatives.
• Create, implement, and distribute ECNs across the organization.
• Interpret and apply technical drawings with high accuracy.

Skills

Manual drafting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual abilities (a plus)

Education

Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Inventor

MicroStation

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Bell Gardens, CA is seeking a CAD Technician to support design, development, and production from concept through prototyping and final manufacturing.

Responsibilities include creating detailed technical drawings with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, maintaining customer specifications, and generating BOMs and engineering documentation under the direction of Engineering. The position is full-time, on-site with competitive hourly pay.