CAD Designer

·      Utilize Catia V5 CAD hardware and applications software

·      Produce engineering diagrams, drawings, layout, and other design documents

·      Create 2D detailed components & assembly drawings applying GD&T, Internal Guidelines and Customer Standards

·      Develop technically efficient & economically feasible switch designs with CAD

·      Develop 3D Parametric Models in accordance with CAD design standards

·      Incorporate knowledge of total product costs in design and documentation process

·      Balance pressing time demands of several projects

·      Work effectively with other departments

·      Understand Die design and constraints

·      Coordinate with internal and external Associates to create designs from concept to model

·      Understand and follow TRAM CAD Design guidelines and requirements

·      Understand the engineering change approval process and make drawing changes or updates

 

Design creations in CATIA, TCE and C3P environment:

·      Organize and maintain CAD files, engineering files, references and drawings

·      Consult with design engineers to resolve design issues

·      Prepare annotated detail drawings

·      Use F/S, lighting, soldering, and prototyping tools to assist Engineering activities

·      Create preliminary & advanced working layouts and final master drawings

·      Analyze specifications, sketches, engineering drawings and related design data

 

Determine critical factors affecting design of components and assemblies:

·        Maintain knowledge of existing designs and manufacturing processes & limitations

·        Research and evaluate competitors’ products and technology

·        Create Benchmark report and create cost-reducing ideas

·        Understand Die design and tooling constraints

·        Evaluate and determine feasibility of product design proposals

·        Apply GSD techniques to develop switch designs

·        Apply assembly design techniques to develop & manage CAD Assemblies and product files

 

·        Complete projects assigned by department and/or supervisor

·        Perform tolerance stackup analysis

·        Follow daily, weekly, and monthly Department time reporting, and documentation processes

·        Continuously participate in training seminars and complete required T3P courses

·        Attend Product Development Team (PDT) meetings

·        Lead design explanation and inform on Customer Expectations

 

 

·        Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design or Engineering

 

·        5+ years of experience in Catia V5 2D Drafting and 3D CAD Design.

·        Knowledge of plastic injection molding and Electronic Mechanical component design.