CAD Specialist at Heatcon Composite Systems in Seattle, WA

The CAD Specialist serves as the primary technical expert for product modeling, drawing standardization, and data management. This role bridges the gap between advanced product engineering and production-ready manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in advanced SolidWorks techniques, AutoCAD automation, and SolidWorks PDM data architecture.

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

• Advanced 3D Modeling & Product Design
  • Execute Top-Down Design: Build complex parametric product assemblies using expert model techniques, skeletal sketches, and linked external references to ensure global design updates.
  • Develop Technical Fabrications: Design complex structural weldments, multi-body frames, and sheet metal components with precise bend allowances, k-factors, and flat patterns.

• Revise designs to meet production requests and make alterations as required to facilitate production assembly.
• AutoCAD 2D Product Design
• Create and update 2D designs in model space and draft views in paper space
• Automate Drafting Workflows: Write, debug, and implement Custom AutoLISP scripts in AutoCAD to automate repetitive drafting tasks and expedite production output.

• PDM Administration & Data Management
  • Manage PDM Workflows: Architect, configure, and maintain SolidWorks PDM Professional workflows, state transitions, notifications, and user permission groups.
  • Enforce Data Integrity: Control product revision cycles, resolve file reference errors, and manage secure data vault access for cross-functional teams.
• CAD Standardization & Automation
  • Create Enterprise Templates: Author and standardize SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawing templates, sheet formats, and custom properties to align with corporate standards.
  • Manage PDM Toolbox and part family set up.
  • Perform drawing check as part of drawings release cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes/ standards, and design best practices
• Drafting standards including ASME Y14.5, Y14.100, and Y14.41.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD working knowledge
• AutoCAD AutoLISP familiarity.
• PDM Administration
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with 3-D printed part fabrication.
• Plastic part design and Injection mold tooling
• Part maintenance in Epicor.
• Hands on experience with power tools and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpreted electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and vacuum systems.

Education and/or Experience

• A.S. degree in drafting and design or 3+ years of experience designing/drafting mechanical parts, assemblies, enclosures, brackets, and assemblies.

AAP/EEO Statement

HEATCON is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability. Applicants are considered based on knowledge, skills and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.