CAD Designer Job at UFP Technologies in Chicopee
UFP Technologies, Chicopee, MA, US
Job Description
About UFP MedTech:
UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.
UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- 401K with a matching contribution
- Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!
Location: This position will be on-site full-time in Chicopee, MA. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).
Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this opportunity. Employment based visa sponsorship (including H01B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
Performs a wide variety of duties to develop and produce detailed drawings, prints, and / or plans for tooling and equipment used in the manufacturing process. Duties include utilizing CAD system to produce models and prints, acts a liaison with engineering and customer, maintaining hardcopy archives, files and other similar duties pertaining to the development of product prints / plans. The CAD Designer will be assigned to the CAD team and will work under the direction of the CAD Manager.
- Develops detailed tooling and / or equipment design drawings.
- Works from concept sketches / drawings, samples and / or R&D plans.
- Produces detailed prints of required tooling / equipment down to component levels.
- Produces product print plans for customer approval.
- Produces drawings for tooling changes or modifications from engineering change requests.
- Downloads / uploads electronic files and forwards them to customers or vendors.
- Develops prints for company facilities layouts, machine layouts, floor plans, etc.
- Acts as a working liaison with project engineers, R&D personnel, set-up technicians, etc. and discusses product details and requirements related to tooling / equipment design.
- Participates in customer tooling reviews with the supervision of an engineer to aid them in showcasing the design.
- Maintains archives of prints / plans. Maintains hardcopy files of prints. Updates records and prints as changes or modifications are made.
- Designs new tooling and fixtures for modifications to existing tooling as required by products modifications, process changes, manufacturing problems, etc.
- Reviews process problems, engineering changes, product modifications, product performance requirement, etc. and reviews with appropriate project personnel.
- Issues purchase orders to vendors and follows progress until the completion of the project.
- Presents tooling / equipment design reviews internally.
- Works with the Senior CAD Designers to provide assistance on complex or time sensitive tasks when applicable.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design.
- Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Experience interpreting CAD and SolidWorks designs.
- Must work well in a team environment and be able to effectively communicate both orally and written with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and managers.
- Good understanding of production processing.
- Ability to create and understand product and tooling prints.
To apply for this job please create a profile with us through our online application system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right-hand corner to start the application process. Or, if you already have a social media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your log in credentials to apply.
For more information on UFP MedTech, visit www.ufpmedtech.com.
UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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