CAD Designer at Fort Walton Machining, Inc.

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 companys 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.Qualifications : Education and ExperienceGED or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years experience as a CAD Designer working with Catia is preferred.Physical DemandsMajority 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.Additional Information : 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 .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).Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Microstation,ASME Codes & Standards,GD&T,PCB,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Data Management,Creo,Personal Injury Law,SolidWorks,Drafting,Autocad Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1