CAD Designer

Description:

Southeast Elevator is Florida's premier home elevator company, serving customers across the state through our family of brands. We're looking for a skilled CAD Designer to join our growing technical team someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in precision, and can deliver high-quality 3D models and production drawings on demanding timelines.

This role is office based

What Youll Do

Develop detailed 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks for residential elevator systems and components

Create exploded view drawings for installation guides, service manuals, and parts documentation

Produce accurate 2D production drawings with full tolerancing and GD&T notation

Configure product variants and custom specifications using parametric modeling techniques

Collaborate daily with Project Managers on job-specific design requirements and timelines

Work directly with Field Supervisors to ensure drawings reflect real-world installation conditions and constraints

Maintain and organize an accurate drawing library and revision history

Support quoting and estimating with CAD-generated documentation

Meet project deadlines consistently in a deadline-driven production environment

What Were Looking For

Extensive hands-on experience with SolidWorks modeling, assemblies, drawings, and exploded views

Demonstrated ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects

Available and responsive during standard business hours real-time collaboration is a core part of this role

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with Project Managers and Field Supervisors

Strong understanding of manufacturing tolerances, materials, and mechanical assemblies

Proficiency in creating clear, professional documentation for technical and non-technical audiences

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred or equivalent experience

Comfortable working via VPN remote desktop in a structured IT environment

Knowledge & Skills (Preferred)

Experience with DriveWorks CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) software candidates with DriveWorks Solo or Pro experience will receive strong preference. Ability to build or maintain DriveWorks rules, forms, and automation is a significant asset. ( Strongly Preferred)

Prior experience in the elevator, lift, or vertical transportation industry

Background working with custom manufactured or configured-to-order products

Exposure to PDM/PLM systems for drawing and revision control

NetSuite or an ERP/MRP system as a plus?

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Relocation assistance

About Southeast Elevator

For over 30 years, Southeast Elevator has been Floridas leading provider of custom residential elevators. We specialize in designing, building, installing, and servicing elevators that bring accessibility and luxury to homes.

Headquartered in Fort Pierce, FL, we have local installation teams and certified service technicians located across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

As a full-service manufacturer, we custom-build residential elevators for both new construction and retrofit projects. Our turn-key solutions make adding an elevator to your home easy and convenient.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southeast Elevator is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe diversity drives innovation and success.

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