Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is in need of a CAD Designer to help with designing single-stage and progressive dies for stamping and forming metal parts per customer specifications. Maintains a uniform CAD database for die component construction using current CAD software.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews estimates, customer POs, die specifications, and part print tolerances before design work begins.
• Conducts design reviews with the Project Manager and Estimator, addressing development, inspection, and maintenance.
• Coordinates design schedules with the Project Manager to meet customer deadlines.
• Creates preliminary CAD layouts, including:
• Plan, top, and section views
• Die component materials
• Press mounting details
• Sensors and stock progression
• Tryout material requests

Additional Job Functions

• Finalizes designs with the Project Manager and Estimator before submission.
• Documents revision levels and updates CAD files in the job shop control database.
• Prepares bills of materials and monitors costs within budget.
• Oversees die development, labor tracking, and benchmark documentation.
• Ensures CAD database accuracy before tooling shipment.
• Provides sales team with progress reports as needed.
• Reviews pre-designed jobs to ensure CAD database uniformity.

Job Qualifications

• 4-10 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship in tool and die making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Job Shop Control Software, Skyline Estimating, and Quotation Database software.
• Basic understanding of Job Shop Control Systems and Skyline estimating procedures.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Minimal physical demands; normal office environment with some travel.
• Ability to follow additional job-related instructions as required.

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