CAD Engineer

Denver, CO, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
$65 - $75/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • CAD Engineer
  • EVT/DVT
  • (Rhino
  • SolidWorks
  • Creo
  • manufacturing
  • mechanical
  • 3D CAD
  • DFM/DFx
  • Tool Designer

Summary

Tool Designer – CAD Engineer

Location: Denver, CO (5x/ week onsite)
Duration: 6 months

Experience Required: 8-10

Skills: EIS : AutoCAD~EIS : Manufacturing Engineering Support

< data-start="152" data-end="177">Role Description
  • Develop and execute high-fidelity softgoods prototypes aligned to industrial design intent and functional requirements
  • Support material selection and characterization across textiles, silicones, polymers, and coatings
  • Create and refine 2D patterns, perform digital fit checks, and support physical fit validation
  • Execute cut-and-sew trials; iterate seams, stitches, and construction details
  • Support EVT and DVT builds, including soft tooling for silicone and polymer components
  • Perform early DFM/DFx assessments to ensure scalability and manufacturability
  • Support prototype validation testing and incorporate feedback into design iterations
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve prototype issues quickly
  • Document prototype learnings and clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations
<>Essential Skills
  • Hands-on experience in softgoods prototype development (textiles, silicone, polymers, leather, hybrid constructions)
  • Strong knowledge of pattern engineering and 2D pattern creation from 3D CAD geometry
  • Cut-and-sew expertise including seam construction, stitch types, thread selection, and tension calibration
  • Experience with EVT/DVT prototype builds and rapid iteration cycles
  • Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFx) for softgoods
  • Experience integrating hardware into softgoods (buckles, lugs, magnets, connectors)
  • Familiarity with validation testing (tensile, tear, abrasion, flex, sweat/environmental exposure)
  • Working knowledge of CAD tools (Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
  • Ability to collaborate with industrial design, mechanical, manufacturing teams, and suppliers
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  • Dice Id: 91122878
  • Position Id: 8953373
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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