SolidWorks/ CAD Designer 100% on-site

Vaco - Olympia, WA

Full-time

Olympia, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Production Designer I (PDI) is responsible for converting client data into custom prosthetic device designs using various software tools. This role involves collaborating with clinical experts, documenting procedures, and participating in continuous improvement projects to enhance the design process.

Responsibilities

• Design in various software environments to create custom-fit prosthetic device designs, working with the Production Designer II for all revision reviews.
• Use calibrated tools to collect measurements from physical casts or utilize CAD software to analyze digital scans and/or scale digital images.
• Analyze client data and collaborate with clinical experts to establish a design framework.
• Generate design documentation and communicate considerations for customer-facing departments.
• Work closely with in-house clinical experts to evaluate the fit of devices on the end-user and implement modifications as needed.
• Transfer CAD design files to ERP software, manage the bill of materials, and work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure product alignment with design specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot production-related challenges and recommend solutions.
• Adhere to established requirements and procedures within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust and credibility as a design professional.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by maintaining workspace and reporting potential hazards.

Requirements

• Vocation certification or an Associates degree
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in CAD design systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and dependable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as a team member and leader
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Open-mindedness and creativity

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred knowledge in prosthetic device design