CAD Specialist

CAD Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Full-Time, Onsite) Company: Gratz Pilates

Position Overview

Gratz Pilates is seeking a CAD Specialist to support new product development and maintain technical documentation across our classical Pilates equipment line. Working closely with Product, Manufacturing, and Engineering, this role bridges design intent and shop floor execution by producing accurate, production-ready 3D models and drawing packages for both new and existing products. You will help design the equipment used by the best Pilates studios around the world, for the premier company operating in the Pilates space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D models for new products from concept through production release.
• Build and manage parametric assemblies in Autodesk Fusion 360 with attention to tolerances, materials, and manufacturability.
• Produce prototypes in coordination with the shop and iterate on designs based on manufacturing feedback.
• Generate product renderings and customer-facing dimensional visuals for new products.
• Deliver production-ready CAD packages that reduce manufacturing ambiguity and accelerate product launches.
• Improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and product consistency through thoughtful design revisions.
• Ensure every product has complete, accurate, revision-controlled documentation.
• Complete material callouts, dimensional annotations, and tolerances while ensuring drawing accuracy and manufacturability.
• Develop assembly-level drawing packages to support production training and work instructions.
• Create documentation for product lines that are not yet fully documented, including Guillotine, Studio Wall Unit, Mats, Pedi Pole, and small apparatus and accessories (e.g., Foot Corrector, Neck Stretcher).
• Design shop tools, fixtures, and production aids, including leather strap jigs, QA check gauges, and production tooling.
• Support facility layout and equipment planning through CAD for both the Ann Street and Preston Street manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain customer-facing dimensional documents.
• Create textured product renderings.
• Assist with CAD and design work for branded displays and environmental graphics.
• Create and maintain visual documentation supporting equipment maintenance, including exploded part diagrams, assembly pictograms, and illustrated service reference materials.

What You'll Own:

• Fusion CAD library
• Drawing revision control
• Production drawing standards
• Engineering documentation
• Product rendering assets
• Assembly illustrations

Qualifications:

Required

• BS or BA degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Design Technology, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Design, Sculpture, or a related field.
• High proficiency with Autodesk Fusion 360 or similar tools, including parametric modeling, assemblies, and drawing packages.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or design-build environment.
• Strong ability to create and interpret technical drawings with accurate GD&T callouts.
• Hands-on experience using measurement tools such as calipers, tape measures, and squares.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing CAD files and drawing revision control.

Preferred

• Experience with Rhino, KeyShot, or similar rendering software.
• Familiarity with wood, metal, and upholstered product construction.
• Exposure to quality assurance processes, production workflows, or manufacturing environments.