CAD Engineer/Specialist

Responsibilities We are seeking a CAD Engineer to join our Whitehall, MI location as a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Engineering teams. This position will be responsible for working with engineering on process improvement initiatives, customer qualification activities, and product tooling design. Responsibilities: Complete customer First Article inspection packages using various metrology tools including structured light, GOM, CMM, and various mechanical measurement tools Prepare and complete customer reports with detailed inspection data Work with engineering and quality on customer approval packages, and quotes Provides technical support to engineers, and other departments to support tooling development and process improvements Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others Self-motivated Job Roles Systems thinker --sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale Optimizer --constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully Anticipation --looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next Operational accelerator --drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions Organization and structure --works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals Influence --leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders Data informed --focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions Prioritized reaction --handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist Relationship --connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering OR CAD Discipline OR an Associate's Degree with 4 years of related work experience Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office suite Modeling in Siemens and ability to utilize expressions, macros and grips Knowledge of investment casting manufacturing process and/or aerospace industry manufacturing Experience in designing tooling to support a manufacturing environment Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T Highly detailed and organized