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Sr CAD Designer

Cottage Grove, MN💼 Full-time💰 $69,840–$69,840🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-07-31

Core

Generate 3D models and assemblies for moderate to highly complex product designs, converting engineer sketches into working CAD models and drawings while iterating on design options considering manufacturing, material, and process impacts.

Role type

Senior IC CAD Designer (Product Design)

Builds

3D models, assemblies, and drawings for residential windows, doors, and light commercial building products

Domain

Home improvement / Light commercial building / Window & Door manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

3D solid modeling, CAD standards enforcement, PLM process management, thermal simulation, FEA simulation coordination, tolerance and datum strategy, injection molding design, extrusion design, milling design, project timeline management, mentorship of junior designers

Preferred skills

3D printing, AutoCAD, Inventor, engineering or R&D environment experience

Technologies

Microsoft Office suite, PLM systems, CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD)

Responsibilities

Convert rough product design sketches into working 3D CAD models and assemblies; Update product engineering documentation to align with corporate standards; Act as team expert for CAD applications, PLM processes, and CAD standards; Mentor lower-level CAD associates on standards and processes; Identify and schedule deliverables to meet project timelines; Communicate timelines to teams and provide limited work direction to drafting associates

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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