Sr CAD Designer

Disability Solutions - Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Kansas City, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sr CAD Designer role is designed for developing concepts and design layouts of complex mechanical or electrical equipment parts and/or products while also assembling and creating computer-aided engineering definitions. This position requires a strong understanding of CAD tools and the ability to apply technology to perform project management activities. The Sr CAD Designer will offer innovative solutions to significant CAD, manufacturing, and process problems, ensuring that designs meet the necessary specifications and standards. In this role, the Sr CAD Designer will provide project leadership and expertise in areas of engineering definition requirements, supporting procedures, and Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering Tools. The designer will interact with design agencies, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design development, production, and acceptance issues. Consulting with engineering, inspection, and manufacturing personnel to verify the reliability of designs is a critical aspect of this position. Additionally, the Sr CAD Designer will coordinate activities and provide training and mentoring to lower designer classifications. They will recommend and implement process improvements to increase technical productivity and effectiveness within the organization. Conducting assigned research or development and working on complex projects/tasks will be part of the job responsibilities. The designer will serve as a technical advisor to other designers and may direct their work or lead projects. This role typically requires independence in structuring and accomplishing work, as it is a critical part of a team effort.

Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership and expertise in areas of engineering definition requirements, supporting procedures and Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering Tools.
• Interacts with design agencies, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Consults with engineering, inspection, and manufacturing personnel to verify reliability of design.
• Coordinates activities and provides training/mentoring to lower designer classifications.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to increase technical productivity and effectiveness within the organization.
• Conducts assigned research or development and works on complex projects/tasks.
• Serves as a technical advisor to other designers and may direct their work or lead projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in design drafting or equivalent experience using CAD computer systems.
• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and determined by the needs of the business.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors of Science Technology degree in appropriate field or equivalent training and experience.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of computer-aided design tools and advanced design skills.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures and products acquired through technical training.
• Ability to evaluate and improve methods/processes and recognize alternative possibilities for projects.
• Demonstrates ability to implement new technology and ideas at the project level.