Cad/Cae Systems Analyst Job Hampton area,Virginia USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: CAD/CAE SYSTEMS ANALYST
Job Title:

CAD/CAE SYSTEMS ANALYST

Location:

Hampton, VA – 100% Onsite Duration: 6 months with possible extensions Pay: $30/hr shift:
Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm est Job Overview

Solidworks Experience is required
Conducts design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of manufacturing fixtures, tooling, jigs, gauges, and related mechanical solutions used to support manufacturing operations.
Partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, technicians, and operators to understand manufacturing needs and translate requirements into practical fixture and tooling concepts.
Develops concepts, sketches, and detailed 3D models using Solid Works and reviews proposed designs with Engineering and Operations prior to fabrication.
Develops prototypes and iterates designs based on operator, technician, and engineering feedback to improve functionality, usability, safety, quality, and manufacturability.
Prepares detailed drawings, bills of materials, and supporting design documentation required for fabrication and assembly.
Coordinates procurement and fabrication of components through internal machine shop resources, external suppliers, additive manufacturing, or commercially available components.
Supports assembly, installation, testing, and implementation of completed fixtures and tooling on the manufacturing floor.
Maintains design documentation through applicable change control processes and ensures CAD models, drawings, revisions, and associated records are maintained within PDM and applicable document management systems.
Recommends improvements to existing fixtures, tooling, design practices, and documentation standards.
Designs assembly jigs and fixtures used to locate, align, hold, clamp, join, weld, bond, or otherwise support components during manual manufacturing operations.
Designs adhesive application and curing fixtures to maintain component position and alignment during processing.
Designs inspection fixtures, gauges, measurement tools, and go/no go devices used to verify product or process requirements.
Develops ergonomic or mistake proofing fixtures that improve operator consistency, quality, safety, or productivity.
Creates detailed Solid Works models, assemblies, drawings, tolerances, bills of materials, and fabrication documentation.
Reviews fixture concepts and designs with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, technicians, and operators prior to release.
Builds or coordinates prototypes and incorporates manufacturing floor feedback through iterative design improvements.
Coordinates fabrication internally or externally and procures commercial components required to complete designs.
Supports fixture assembly, installation, qualification or acceptance testing, and release for production use.
Updates existing fixture designs and associated drawings through established engineering change control processes and maintains current files and links within PDM.

Job Examples

Applies broad knowledge of mechanical design, CAD, manufacturing methods, materials, tolerancing, and fabrication techniques to resolve problems of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors.
Applies practical knowledge of machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly methods, and commercially available mechanical components when developing manufacturing solutions.
Uses best practices and knowledge of manufacturing operations to improve tooling, fixtures, processes, quality, ergonomics, and productivity.
Understands design for manufacturability and develops solutions appropriate for the intended production environment.
Provides input to objectives and goals of the Manufacturing Engineering function or business unit.

Key Competencies / Knowledge Application

Identifies manufacturing needs and requirements and exercises discretion, independent judgment, and knowledge of mechanical design principles to develop practical tooling and fixture solutions.
Demonstrates proficiency with Solid Works, including part modeling, assemblies, detailed drawings, dimensioning, and revision control.
Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerances, fits, materials, and common manufacturing processes.
Ability to translate informal manufacturing needs, sketches, operator feedback, and engineering requirements into controlled designs suitable for fabrication.
Works collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, technicians, machinists, suppliers, and operators throughout the design and implementation process.
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Cad​/Cae Systems Analyst

Cad/Cae Systems Analyst