CAD Designer

Summary

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining schematics, 3-dimensional virtual component models, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation under the guidance of Product Engineers and/or Poly personnel. Responsibilities include producing models and drawings for the Sales Team to support customer presentations, as well as generating manufacturing drawings for assembly, fabrication, and off-site vendors.
Experience with 3D scanning tools and workflows is highly preferred, and familiarity with CNC operations is considered a strong plus.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned)

• Collaborate with the Poly team and Sales team to design and develop products or product families.
• Assist Sales with arrangement drawings and model visuals for customer presentations.
• Utilize 3D scanning tools (handheld scanners, LiDAR, structured-light systems, etc.) to capture, clean, and convert physical components or vehicle interiors into usable CAD models.
• Integrate scanned data into SolidWorks models and assemblies as part of the design process.
• Work with Production and CNC operators to ensure designs are manufacturing-ready and optimized for CNC routing, machining, laser cutting, or fabrication processes.
• Cooperate with Production to resolve design and quality issues.
• Self-check all work to ensure accuracy, proper organization, adherence to dimensioning and tolerancing standards, and conformance with established CAD specifications.
• Work with external suppliers, vendors, and off-site fabricators to resolve technical issues and ensure manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
• Experience with 3D scanning hardware and software (e.g., 3D handheld scanners, scan alignment tools, mesh cleanup, reverse-engineering workflows).
• Experience or familiarity with CNC operations, programming, or design-for-manufacturing (DFM) in CNC environments.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, sheet metal, and poly fabrication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly (verbally and in writing).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent the company professionally with customers and team members.
• Ability to travel for business 5–10% of the time.
• Ability to create BOMS and conduct basic cost analysis.

Education and/or Experience

• Drafting, Design, Engineering, or Manufacturing: 2 years minimum
• SolidWorks, Fusion360 (or comparable CAD software): 2 years minimum
• Experience with 3D scanning or CNC equipment is a strong plus.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and walk or stand for more than 50% of the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb onto or crawl beneath vehicles and move about in a dusty and loud environment to take measurements, conduct scans, and consult with factory personnel. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.