Essel is hiring: CAD Designer in West Whittier-Los Nietos

Are you passionate about design and fascinated by crafting top-tier custom industrial machinery and automation systems? Join our team of engineers dedicated to delivering excellence to our esteemed clientele!

Responsibilities:

• Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Design components to meet manufacturing specifications, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending, waterjet cutting, CNC machining, and more
• Create and refine production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, layouts) ensuring timely delivery within budget
• Collaborate closely with production teams, aligning designs with fabrication and assembly processes for efficient manufacturing
• Generate and manage bills of materials for mechanical assemblies
• Maintain meticulous organization of CAD files using SolidWorks Product Data Management system for file storage, revisions, and lifecycle management
• Actively engage in Design Reviews to optimize design concepts
• Conduct thorough checks on drawings prepared by Engineers and other Designers to ensure compliance with design standards and best practices

Requirements

Qualifications:

• CAD certification or a two-year technical AA degree
• 5 years of work experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD and PDM at an advanced level
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing strong 3D modeling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to continual improvement
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional skills

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Plan and Elevation system views using AutoCAD Mechanical
• Experience in piping systems design and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Administration expertise in Product Data Management systems
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks design modules (frames, routing, sheet metal, large assemblies)
• Structural analysis familiarity using SolidWorks Simulation FEA
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as per ANSI Y14.5
• Capability in electrical schematic creation using AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays