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Chesterton Company is seeking a highly skilled CAD Designer II to join our team in product development. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex products, working closely with our engineers and customers to bring innovative solutions to market.

• Develops design layouts, creates 3D models, and 2D drawings of complex new products (mechanical/electrical)
• Works under general direction from engineers and customers with minimum supervision
• Independently determines and develops approach to work and solutions that often require considerable initiative and independent judgment
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and engineering personnel with product and CAD-related issues/problems
• May be required to act as the Drafting Supervisor in their absence
• Develops new drafting processes to improve delivery time using CAD tools and product knowledge
• Provides assistance and mentoring to other CAD groups as required

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• SOLIDWORKS experience/training required
• Experience with rotating industrial equipment preferred
• Proficient in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
• Solid understanding of design work
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft software, especially Excel and familiar with ERP systems
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong writing skills
• Skilled in SOLIDWORKS, including modeling & detail drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly methods
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e., computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Chesterton Company is a leading innovator and knowledge provider for industrial partners around the globe. We are committed to paying all our employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($28.00/hr. - $31.00/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.