Tool Designer​/CAD Engineer

Responsibilities

• Strong experience in softgoods tooling design including fixtures, cutting tools, bonding tools, forming aids, jigs, and assembly fixtures.
• Hands‑on expertise in CAD modeling for softgoods (2D patterns & 3D geometry) using tools such as Rhino, Solid Works, Creo or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of textiles, microfibers, synthetics, silicone, polymers, and adhesives.
• Experience translating industrial design intent into manufacturable tooling concepts.
• Familiarity with DFM / DFx principles for softgoods and rapid prototype environments.
• Ability to support fast iteration cycles (EVT/DVT/NPI‑style builds).
• Study product drawings, specs, and industrial design intent for phone cases, wallets, watch bands, audio straps, and accessories.
• Generate tooling concepts and CAD models for softgoods fabrication and assembly.
• Convert product concepts into manufacturable tooling solutions for prototyping and PDF builds.
• Support pattern engineering by converting 3D geometry into 2D constructs where applicable.
• Collaborate with prototype assembly/fabrication teams, product testing teams.
• Support DFM reviews, tolerance checks, and tooling feasibility assessments.
• Enable rapid iteration to compress build cycles and reduce rework.

• Work closely with Engineering, Prototyping, Fabrication, Testing, and Factory‑support teams.
• Act as the bridge between design intent and shop floor execution.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with excellent time‑management skills.
• Committed to meeting stringent deadlines.
• Proactive, driven, and results‑oriented.
• Ability to find solutions using network.

• Soft‑goods prototype development, textile engineering, pattern engineering, cut‑and‑sew, EVT/DVT, wearables/consumer electronics, silicone prototyping, polymer prototyping, design for manufacturability (DFM/DFx), CAD (Rhino, Solid Works, Creo), hardware integration, rapid prototyping, validation testing, and NPI/new product introduction.
• Exposure to consumer electronics soft‑goods or wearable ecosystems.
• Experience supporting EVT/DVT or pilot production builds.

Salary Range: $70,000–$105,000 per year

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support:
Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options:
Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth:
Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off:
Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance:
Legal Assistance, 401(k) Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Boulder, CO