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Job Title: Tool Designer / CAD Engineer (Softgoods)
Location: Denver, CO (5 Days Onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Only
Experience: 8–10 Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Tool Designer / CAD Engineer with strong experience in softgoods prototype development. The ideal candidate will support design, prototyping, and validation of textile, silicone, and polymer-based components aligned with industrial design and manufacturing requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute high-fidelity softgoods prototypes
- Support material selection and characterization (textiles, silicones, polymers, coatings)
- Create and refine 2D patterns from 3D CAD models and perform fit validation
- Execute cut-and-sew trials, seam iterations, and construction improvements
- Support EVT & DVT builds and soft tooling for silicone/polymer components
- Perform DFM / DFx assessments for manufacturability and scalability
- Conduct prototype validation testing and implement design improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve issues
- Document learnings, risks, and recommendations
Required Skills:
- Hands-on experience in softgoods prototyping (textiles, silicone, polymers, leather)
- Strong knowledge of pattern engineering and 2D pattern creation
- Expertise in cut-and-sew techniques (seams, stitches, thread selection)
- Experience with EVT/DVT builds and rapid prototyping cycles
- Solid understanding of DFM / DFx principles
- Experience integrating hardware into softgoods (buckles, magnets, connectors)
- Familiarity with validation testing (tensile, tear, abrasion, environmental)
- Proficiency in CAD tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhinoceros 3D
- Experience in manufacturing engineering support
Recruiter | S4 Analytics
Please feel free to reach me at 1(469)-429-8065
Pavan@s4analytix.com