Overview
On Site
$90,000 - $100,000
Full Time
100% Travel
Skills
Assembly
Manufacturing
Marketing Intelligence
Medical Devices
Power Tools
Product Design
Team Management
Stakeholder Engagement
2D
3D
Design Change Notes (DCNs)
CATIA V5
bom
multi sheet
casting
manifold
plm
Job Details
Configuration lead / Sr. CAD Designer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI (Onsite)
Duration: Full time
- Experience: 6 10 years in product design
Skill Set:
- Strong experience in component and assembly design
- Expertise in 2D to 3D conversion and validation of complex parts
- Proficient in 2D drawing creation, multi-sheet drawings, and BOM generation
- Familiarity with production processes, including build/conversion/integration
- Quick turnaround for Design Change Notes (DCNs)
- Hands-on experience with Enovia VPM and design release processes
- Proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Surface Design, Drafting)
- Knowledge of part manufacturing and machining
- Strong project and team management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Preferred Industry Backgrounds
To ensure technical alignment, please prioritize candidates from the following sectors:
- Aerospace: Only consider candidates who have worked on supporting systems such as:
- Engines
- Hydraulics
- Actuation systems
Note: Avoid candidates whose experience is primarily in airframe or fuselage segments, as these typically do not involve complex castings or manifold-type components. - Automotive & Heavy Equipment:
- Engine components
- Suspensions
- Transmissions
Focus on roles involving heavily machined parts. - Medical Devices:
- Surgical and power tools (e.g., experience with companies like Stryker Instruments)
Candidates with precision machining and tooling experience are highly relevant.
Key Technical Experience:
- Complex castings
- Manifold-type components
- Precision machining
- Mechanical systems integration
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