Computer Aided Design Designer

Position Summary

We are seeking a CAD Designer to support the development of detailed part specification drawings and manufacturing tooling used in precision fabrication processes. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality CAD models and drawings in Creo, with a focus on tooling and fixtures for grinding, polishing, and metrology applications.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in GD&T, detailed manufacturing documentation, and design for manufacturability across both traditional machining methods and FDM additive manufacturing. This individual will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and metrology teams to ensure designs are accurate, functional, and optimized for production.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models, part drawings, assembly drawings, and tooling documentation using Creo
• Develop part specification drawings that clearly define geometry, tolerances, materials, finishes, and critical functional requirements
• Design tooling, fixtures, and related hardware for grinding, polishing, and metrology operations
• Apply GD&T principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to ensure drawings support manufacturing and inspection requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to develop practical, manufacturable design solutions
• Incorporate design for manufacturability (DFM) principles for both conventional manufacturing methods and FDM 3D printing
• Support revision control and maintenance of released drawings and CAD models
• Review and interpret engineering concepts, sketches, legacy drawings, and existing hardware to create detailed and accurate documentation
• Ensure drawings and models comply with internal standards, quality requirements, and configuration management practices
• Support tolerance, fits, and interface considerations for precision components
• Assist in the development of tooling concepts that improve handling, repeatability, throughput, and measurement accuracy in optic production processes

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional drafting/CAD experience in precision mechanical or optomechanical environments
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD software, with strong preference for Creo
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings for machined, fabricated, and precision components
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and xhyhwjd assembly drawings, metric and imperial systems
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or production support hardware
• Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability for traditional manufacturing processes and FDM
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, release-ready documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Science, Chemical Engineering, or related
• Experience with optic generation processes and/or optomechanical systems
• Familiarity with FDM 3D printing
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or Agile
• Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis, materials, and surface finishes
• Experience supporting precision tooling or metrology-related designs