CAD Designer

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a specialized custom manufacturing operation, specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small company with only two employees, but its mission—even then, as it remains today—was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects, delivered on time, and to the complete satisfaction of its customers.

Commitment to that mission quickly earned the company a reputation for “walking the walk,” not just “talking the talk.” As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified “Dock to Stock” supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.

Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards, as well as government and military standards such as MIL-I-45208A, the company played a significant role in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The long-term vision was always to expand into commercial markets while continuing to serve the military and its prime contractors.

In early 1995, the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation in the medical industry, which led to additional business opportunities with partners in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these diverse experiences, Fort Walton Machining has grown into an international service company, capable of supporting customers around the world.

Summary: Responsible for the creation and/or manipulation of Computer Aided Design models to be used within the company to support manufacturing and/or inspection. Individual will be required to interface within the company departments to support and satisfy company policy and procedure for control of digital design definition and model base definition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create solid CAD models and/or shop manufacturing aids/drawings within the company's existing CAD software platform (Catia latest revision).
• Perform peer-review of solid CAD models, or shop-generated aids/drawings.
• Control digital datasets throughout the process of initial receipt and/or creation for verification, translation, and configuration management.
• Interfaces directly and frequently with other departments to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Receives guidance from upper management on tactical scheduling situations throughout areas of responsibility.
• Communicates and engages upper management frequently on production status and situations.
• Engages with process planners and program managers on scheduling conflicts related to his/her area of responsibility.
• Returns feedback to estimators as needed for lead-time and pricing corrections based on unforeseen circumstances that cannot be resolved.
• Utilizes lean manufacturing approaches to ensure continuous smooth workflow.
• Formulate, validate, and implement a Strategic Business Plan supporting measured introduction of Additive Manufacturing capabilities into FWM operations.

Education and Experience

• GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CAD Designer working with Catia is preferred.

Physical Demands

Majority of time is in a sitting position in front of a computer with extensive use of keyboard and mouse while completing tasks or in meetings. Occasionally lifting and/or moving of objects up to 30 pounds.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Testing for illegal drugs is required prior to hire and may be conducted periodically during employment.

Reasonable Accommodation: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Dan Bowman at 850 244-9095.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).