What are the responsibilities and job description for the Racking CAD Designer position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
The CAD Designer will work with the team of Engineers, Technicians and component suppliers to design, build
and operate machines. This position will assist the Automation team to successfully implement and operate
projects that require all aspects of manufacturing machines. The design for machine building will include 3D
associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings and assemblies, 2D electrical drawings and 3D
electrical drawings. The CAD Designer will accurately develop solid models of completely assembled products
and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM) utilizing SolidWorks software. The CAD Designer will develop
and maintain all CAD drawings and work instructions. This position will work proactively with CAD, Manufacturing
and Mechanical Engineers to ensure timely scheduling, production, cost savings and continuous improvement
processes.
This position is responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard mechanical design
techniques, procedures and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to machine design and/or
development, manufacturability, product quality and test or systems compatibility.
The CAD Designer will support manufacturing and assembly teams from a design and specification role.
This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
and operate machines. This position will assist the Automation team to successfully implement and operate
projects that require all aspects of manufacturing machines. The design for machine building will include 3D
associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings and assemblies, 2D electrical drawings and 3D
electrical drawings. The CAD Designer will accurately develop solid models of completely assembled products
and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM) utilizing SolidWorks software. The CAD Designer will develop
and maintain all CAD drawings and work instructions. This position will work proactively with CAD, Manufacturing
and Mechanical Engineers to ensure timely scheduling, production, cost savings and continuous improvement
processes.
This position is responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard mechanical design
techniques, procedures and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to machine design and/or
development, manufacturability, product quality and test or systems compatibility.
The CAD Designer will support manufacturing and assembly teams from a design and specification role.
This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
- Draft solid models and prints based on the design drawing or rough drafted products. Ensure all components of the product are itemized while ensuring cost efficiency. Send specifications to purchasing engineer if needed.
- Attend and assist at all rough mock-ups and first construction sessions of machines. Ensure the equipment is built according to print and make any revisions as necessary. Troubleshoot equipment design or engineering for problems and recommend solutions.
- Draw all 2D electrical schematics as well as 3D electrical design using 2D and 3D software with the assistance of the Automation Engineers and Technicians.
- Frequently interact with employee and operations management. Attend and actively participate in Product Development, Software, Assembly, Fab, Design, Programming and Quality meetings to provide basic information and occasional detailed procedural explanations or technical responses in order to
- Complete engineering special projects including product improvement initiatives, product testing and assisting with standardizing engineering and manufacturing procedures, components, tooling, etc.
- Stay current with engineering concepts, participate in training on new releases of software, manufacturing techniques and quality concepts; train other individuals and departments in the same.
- Enter all machine drawings, electrical schematics, BOM’s into Machine manuals with the correct labeling as well as backed up in the correct locations.
- Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
- Maintain reliable attendance.
- Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.