CAD Designer - Manufacturing

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Communicates product designs through drawings, specifications and other related documents.
• Converts engineers' and technicians' rough product design sketches into working documents by digitizing with computer aided design (CAD) to enable a CAD operator to complete related computer entry.
• Develops and designs drawings to fulfill technical objectives consistent with established guidelines, customer requirements and design specifications.
• Provides input to alternative product and system designs as required.
• Initiates and completes Engineering Change Order Procedures.
• Reviews design alternatives as applied to product systems, products or parts development and provides input to design changes which meet production capabilities at favorable costs.
• May participate in planning and scheduling of design and drafting projects.
• Participates in all phases of project pre-design (feasibility) through fabrication, including manufacturing reviews.
• Provides support on CAD hardware and software issues and works closely with IT on CAD system issues/problems as required.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of product instruction manuals and engineering standards as required.
• May assist with prototype modification and testing of samples.
• Duties and tasks are frequently nonroutine.
• Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher level employees.
• May adapt procedures, process, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of technical drawings (blueprints, production schematics etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NX package a plus.
• Experience working with larger assembly with many components.
• Goal oriented and some experience working in a deadline driven environment.
• Understanding of industry accepted design standards.
• Attention to detail and the ability to conceptualize design concepts based on design requirements

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