Senior CAD Designer

Modine Manufacturing - Lexington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lexington, VA

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior CAD Designer at Modine Manufacturing Company is responsible for developing chiller designs using advanced CAD technology to meet customer specifications efficiently. This role involves creating 2D and 3D CAD models, detailed documentation, and providing design support for multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires collaboration with customers and suppliers, and it operates primarily onsite with some flexibility for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a wide range of large complex chiller 3D models using Solid Edge CAD software.
• Spearhead design projects with minimal input and direction.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to less experienced CAD designers.
• Effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and resolve design issues independently.
• Provide support on both new and existing chiller products.
• Communicate directly with the customer engineering and/or design team, Modine suppliers, and/or Modine facilities.
• Create approval drawings, shop floor detailed drawings, and BOMs in Excel, and support the routing process.
• Coordinate a team of designers and drafters.
• Write change notifications to facilitate drawing modifications as per product design needs.
• Familiarity with design requirements, tooling, manufacturing, and assembly operations of a standard production line.

Requirements

• Associates degree in design preferred or related technical discipline with applicable experience.
• 5+ years of design experience, knowledge and experience in Solid Edge is highly preferred.
• Prior experience with refrigeration and HVAC system design.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Chiller Designs or Basic Refrigeration Systems and associated components is a plus.
• Previous experience in SAP is a plus.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Short term disability
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health Savings Account