CAD Designer (Mechanical Drafter/Mechanical Designer
$58,240–$73,840 year
On-siteWixom, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Execute product updates from shop staff and customers by managing items through engineering change request tracking boards to completion. Perform 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies while updating and maintaining production prints in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Create web drawings, dimensioned illustrations, and technical graphics for product pages, and support purchasing and shop requests through daily collaboration with engineering, sales, production, and marketing teams. Perform 3D scanning and measurement of components for quality assurance and existing product maintenance. This role supports the manufacturing of high-performance cooling products for automotive, motorsports, commercial, and defense markets within AFCO Performance Group.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical drafting, CAD design, or a related design/manufacturing support role
- Proven proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D print creation
- Familiarity with GD&T and drawing standards
- Shop math
- Strong attention to detail
- Organization
- Communication skills
- Eligible to work in the United States with proper work authorization documentation in compliance with applicable federal laws
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in CREO
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- CSWA/CSWP or similar CAD certification
- Associate degree or certificate in mechanical drafting, CAD technology, mechanical design, or engineering technology
- Experience with 3D scanning and scan-to-CAD workflows
- Web-ready technical illustrations
- PDM/PLM, ERP, or quality/ECR tracking systems
- Motorsports experience or involvement (including Formula SAE or similar)
- Familiarity with fluid dynamics and heat transfer concepts
- Cooling systems and vehicle componentry knowledge
- Hands-on fabrication experience (sheet metal, welding, machining, or similar)
- General automotive knowledge
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