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Job Description
Job Title: CAD Specialist
Department: Product Development
FLSA: Exempt
Summary:
Reporting to the Product Engineering Manager, the CAD Specialist oversees various CAD projects, including creating and managing foam patterns, maintaining the cover database, and offering frame design support.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support cover technician in setting up and maintaining cover files and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Develop and design foam patterns, providing drafted specifications for foam suppliers.
- Coordinate with foam vendors and provide necessary instructions.
- Design frames when required.
- Maintain plywood and chipboard database in Nester, synchronizing drawing layers with Komo tools.
- Assist customer service with configuration layouts, dimensions, and warranty-related recuts.
- Troubleshoot production issues, including Nester maintenance, production recuts, and MDF conversions.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:- Organizational and project management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of manufacturing principles and methods.
- Effective interaction with external vendors, suppliers, and internal departments.
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
- Problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Task and project organization and prioritization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Collaborative interaction with others.
Minimum Requirements:- 2 years of experience in pattern making and relevant software packages (AutoCAD, Solid Works, etc.).
- 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or a related field.
Desirables:- Furniture industry experience.
- 3D CAD knowledge.