What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer - CAD & Tooling position at Hunter International?
Shape Designs into Build-Ready Reality
As a Manufacturing Process Engineer – CAD & Tooling, you translate engineering and architectural intent into detailed, production-ready plans. Your day blends hands-on measurement on the shop floor with precise 2D/3D AutoCAD modeling, cross-functional reviews, and vendor coordination for new tooling and equipment. You verify drawings meet industry standards, track issues through problem follow-up sheets, and support prototype pilot builds to prove out concepts.
A day in the role- Kick off by clarifying specifications and layout updates with engineers and stakeholders.
- Draft and refine detailed technical drawings in AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Walk the floor to take physical measurements and convert them into precise layouts.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews to align requirements across departments.
- Open and maintain problem follow-up sheets, guiding activities to completion.
- Place purchase orders for new tooling and equipment and follow up with suppliers.
- Assist with prototype pilot build constructions, validating manufacturability.
- Support engineering projects from concept through production readiness.
- Develop technical drawings that become detailed build plans for products and structures.
- Lead coordination of project reviews among internal teams and other stakeholders.
- Use structured problem follow-up sheets to monitor actions and drive closure.
- Back prototype pilot builds with practical, on-the-ground support.
- Initiate and track purchase orders for tooling/equipment and manage vendor follow-ups.
- Produce and check design drawings for accuracy and industry-standard compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D and 3D).
- Ability to interpret design sketches/specifications and convert them into technical drawings.
- Solid knowledge of engineering practices and industry standards.
- Capability to take physical measurements and translate them into layouts.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools and equipment.
- Background in automotive/truck manufacturing.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- AutoCAD
- Automotive
- Tooling Design
Salary : $50 - $65