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Lead CAD Engineer

CDS Visual, a Dover company
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com. 

Job title: Lead CAD Engineer

Worksite: 3005 Highland Pkwy., Downers Grove, IL 60515

Job description: Define, create and maintain development methodologies, procedures and standards to enhance efficiency and ensure project success. Collaborate with the Project managers and client to establish clear acceptance criteria for deliverables. Estimate time and costs required to complete project, ensuring realistic planning and budget adherence. Analyze, design and build technical solutions that align with the client’s goal while ensuring high-quality execution. Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation to ensure clarity and consistency across projects. Supervise the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements. Maintain documentation records of generated design deliverables for future reference. Oversee the production of final design specifications to meet technical and client requirements. Collaborate with team to ensure project requirements are satisfied and accomplished on time within budget. Proactively identify project roadblocks and ensure swift resolution. Conduct final User Acceptance Testing process to ensure alignment with client requirements. Review and provide constructive feedback to the team members for their technical skills, performance and productivity. This role will supervise up to two (2) CAD Engineers. Telecommuting permitted up to 100%. Applicant may reside anywhere in the US.

Job requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 3 years of work experience. Of the required experience, must have experience in each of the following: 3 years of experience in PTC CREO; 1 year of experience SolidWorks; 1 year of experience AutoCAD; and 1 year of experience in Jira.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $123,635.00 - $135,000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Engineering

Salary : $123,635 - $135,000

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