What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Engineer position at Avance Consulting?
About the Company
Support machine setup and configuration based on tooling and CAD inputs.
About the Role
Ensure machines are tuned for material type, thickness, and construction method. Execute builds in collaboration with prototype assemblers and tooling engineers. Troubleshoot machine-related issues impacting build quality or cycle time. Support scaling of builds from early prototypes to pre-factory readiness phases. Provide feedback on process optimization and manufacturability constraints.
Responsibilities
- Support machine setup and configuration based on tooling and CAD inputs
- Ensure machines are tuned for material type, thickness, and construction method
- Execute builds in collaboration with prototype assemblers and tooling engineers
- Troubleshoot machine-related issues impacting build quality or cycle time
- Support scaling of builds from early prototypes to pre-factory readiness phases
- Provide feedback on process optimization and manufacturability constraints
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in softgoods prototype fabrication (textiles, silicone, leather, synthetics, adhesives)
- Strong competence in cut and sew processes, including stitch types, seams, thread selection, and tension calibration
- Experience with bonding, die cutting, lamination, heat forming, and finishing
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, patterns, and build instructions
- Familiarity with surface finishing and embellishment printing, fabric manipulation, microfiber handling
Required Skills
- EIS: AutoCAD
- EIS: Manufacturing Engineering Support
Preferred Skills
- Experience Required: 8-10 years
Pay range and compensation package
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Equal Opportunity Statement
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