Cad Engineer

Role & responsibilities

**Role Overview:**

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CAD Engineer to join our dynamic team at a leading handtool manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and optimizing various manufacturing processes, including forging, trimming, and stamping die design, as well as CNC/NC programming. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our production processes, contributing to the overall success and innovation of our manufacturing operations.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Design and Development:**

• Create and optimize designs for forging, trimming, and stamping dies.

• Develop and implement CNC/NC programs to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

• Design fixtures and jigs to support production processes.

• Generate detailed production drawings and 3D prototypes for new and existing products.

2. **Program Optimization:**

• Analyze and optimize CNC/NC programs to improve tool life and reduce cycle times.

• Implement strategies to eliminate tooling-related defects and enhance product quality.

• Maintain and manage version control for all drawings and programs.

3. **Collaboration and Coordination:**

• Work closely with machine operators to ensure accurate and efficient production.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and innovation.

• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team as needed.

4. **Quality and Efficiency Improvement:**

• Conduct tool-life analysis and recommend improvements to extend tool longevity.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

**Qualifications:**

• **Education:**

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• **Experience:**

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry, preferably in handtool manufacturing.

• **Technical Skills:**

• Proficiency in CAD software for designing and drafting.

• Strong knowledge of CNC/NC programming and VMC tooling.

• Experience with 3D modeling and prototype development.