Computer Aided Design Operator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support the leadership and direction of the CAD team, including assisting with supervision and personnel-related matters.
• Help assign workload to CAD staff and contribute to maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Track project timelines and support overall schedule performance.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSILs) and Requests for Engineering Actions (REAs) as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to CAD team members.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of departmental processes and procedures.
• Help ensure team members receive proper training and ongoing development.
• Step in to perform CAD design and drafting duties when required.
• Participate in candidate interviews and provide input on hiring decisions.
• Support the CAD Manager with additional team or departmental responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This role includes oversight and supervisory responsibility for CAD personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in accordance with applicable standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with team members at all levels.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and external contacts when necessary.
• Ability to follow established processes, policies, and workplace procedures.
• Solid understanding of basic machining processes.
• General mechanical aptitude; electrical knowledge is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical training or comparable hands-on experience.
• At least 6 years of CAD design experience, including 3D modeling.
• Experience with presentations, leading meetings, conflict resolution, planning/organizing, and developing team members.
• Previous Department of Defense (DoD) experience is preferred.