CAD Design Specialist

AIRXCEL is a market leading supplier of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and appliance products serving worldwide specialty markets. Our employees find opportunity to express creativity and innovation, enhance education and be a productive team member in a supportive work environment.

SUBURBAN is a division of Airxcel and has been in business since 1947. We design, manufacture, and market appliances for the RV industry and we are a market leader for every product line that we produce.

Job Title: CAD Designer I 1st Shift

Job Location: Dayton, Tennessee (no relocation offered for this position)

FLSA Status: Part Time Office Hourly - Indirect

Shift: Monday through Thursday (20 hours per/wk)

On-Site position, no virtual or remote work

Summary

Designs, develops and provides support for Suburban products and accessories. Develops CAD models, layouts, assemblies and drawings and is responsible for maintaining engineering documentation. Contributes to project teams and manages engineering CAD projects/activities to meet customer or business needs to the highest level of customer satisfaction. Mentors peers and team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties

Creates electronic CAD models, layouts, assemblies and drawings. Maintains the workflow within the department.

40%

Prepares and processes engineering change documentation.

25%

Managesprojects that either improve or modify a product to meet a specific customer or business need. Provides regular project updates to management. Takes ownership of a project from inception to completion.

15%

Contributes to project teams for R&D, NPD and sustaining engineering.

10%

Works closely with Manufacturing Engineering during prototype/pilot processes to minimize cost, improve DFM and improve total product quality.

5%

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

5%

Essential Responsibilities

- Fulfills the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position.

- Behaves in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

- Technical/Vocational degree, with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design or equivalent combination of professional experience and education.

- 0-5 years experience in prototype design and modeling.

- 0-5 years experience in designing Mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies with proven ability to take a design from concept through production.

- 0-5 years experience with CAD (SolidWorks).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- - Expertise in the use of SolidWorks CAD.

- Working knowledge of MS Office software and AutoCAD.

- Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes (i.e. sheet metal, injection molding, etc.).

- Working knowledge of tolerance stack up.

- Working knowledge of GD&T manufacturing technique and inspection methods.

- Ability to be creative and take abstract concepts to create concrete drawings.

- Ability to work within detailed procedures but able to make decisions based on organizational policy and/or precedent.

- Skilled at following daily set priorities; however expected to evaluate and respond to new situations requiring immediate attention. Work with minimal supervision.

- Knowledge of equipment requiring involved set up, adjustments and operational procedures (word processing equipment, personal computer, scanners and digital copier/printer).

Essential Behaviors

- Customer Service

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and/or external customers. Meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs and uses feedback to improve service.

- Teamwork

Capitalizes on the strengths and contributions of the internal business team and/or the wider corporate team. Treats others with respect. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.

- Communications

Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and/or in written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.

- Organization Support

Follows policies and procedures. Supports organization’s goals and values.

- Adaptability

Demonstrates willingness to adapt to circumstances and readily accepts changes in the working environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit situation.

- Bias for Action

Turn thoughts and ideas into results. Challenges traditional thinking. Willingness to make decisions. Undertakes self-development activities.

- Business Ethics

Works ethically and with integrity. Inspires the trust of others. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Equipment Used

Measurement equipment, Telephone, calculator, computer, copier, printer, and other business/office equipment.

Environmental Conditions

The majority of time is spent in the manufacturing environment and in the QA lab. Occasional overtime is required.

Physical Demands

Ability to conduct activities involving digital dexterity 80%, standing 50%, sitting 50%, reaching/grasping 70%, writing 10%, typing 15%, lifting/carrying (20#) 5%, walking 20%, climbing 2%, kneeling/squatting/bending 5%, pushing/pulling 5%.

EEO/AAP - Drugfree Workplace

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Suburban, a Division of Airxcel, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor currently.