CAD Designer

Tokai Rika Group - Plymouth, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Plymouth, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The CAD Designer position at TRAM, Inc. involves performing CAD activities under direct supervision, utilizing Catia V5 to produce engineering diagrams, drawings, and layouts. The role focuses on developing technically efficient and economically feasible switch designs, creating 2D and 3D models, and collaborating with various departments to ensure design integrity and compliance with guidelines. The designer will also engage in special projects, conduct tolerance stackup analysis, and participate in product development meetings.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Catia V5 CAD hardware and applications software to perform CAD activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Full-time employment
• Opportunities for professional development and training