CAD & Visual Document Designer CRO- R&D

Overview

CAD & Visual Document Designer - (CRO- R&D)

Location:
Remote North America

Job Description

NWS, is a leading Distributor & Manufacturer of innovative solutions catering to the ever-evolving needs of the telecommunications industry. We specialize in offering cutting-edge solutions for improved connectivity, network efficiency while delivering a seamless overall customer experience through strategic Materials Kitting & Logistics.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CAD & Visual Document Designer to join our Research, Development and Innovations team. In this role you will utilize computer-aided design, graphics, and publishing tools, to develop, refine and document 2D, 3D design models, along with product support documentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure designs and documents meet all functional and quality requirements, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

• Design & Modelling
  • Develop detailed 2D/3D models and drawings using CAD software (e.g. Solid Works, AutoCAD, CATIA) in accordance with specifications and company requirements.
  • Produce and release manufacturing-ready drawings including dimensions, tolerances, bills of materials (BOMs), and references to design intent. Along with supporting product manuals, guides and reference documents.
  • Deliver a library of standard parts, components and maintain model files for reuse and consistency across designs.
• Design review & Optimization
  • Review design input (sketches, specifications, customer requirements) and translate into CAD deliverables
  • Conduct design reviews with relevant stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, quality) and incorporate feedback, corrections, and updates accordingly.
  • Perform feasibility, manufacturability and cost analyses of models; identify and implement design improvements (for example, simplify geometry, reduce material cost, ease assembly).
• Documentation & Standards Compliance
  • Ensure all models and drawings comply with company CAD standards, industry codes (e.g., ASME, ISO, ANSI), and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain version control, update revision history, archive CAD files and relevant metadata.
  • Provide documentation deliverables: drawing packages, technical reports, model annotations, assembly instructions where applicable.
• Cross-functional collaboration & support
  • Liaise with product & engineering teams, designers, manufacturing partners and other stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify design details and support project progress.
  • Support downstream functions (Product Management, Procurement & Production) by providing CAD data, responding to design queries, and assisting in problem solving.
  • Own all document creation and design in support of House Brand solutions, such as User Guides, Installation manuals, Datasheets, and Quick Reference guides.
  • Participate in project meetings, provide status updates on CAD deliverables, and help manage schedule risks associated with design work.
• Continuous improvement & technology enablement
  • Stay current with CAD software developments, modeling techniques and industry best-practices; introduce enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reuse.
  • Develop and refine CAD templates, parts libraries, automation scripts, macro tools to support modelling productivity.
  • Identify & resolve recurring modelling/drafting issues, drive standardization of processes and reduce design cycle time.
  • Maintain all document libraries for RFOCS and house brand products, including datasheets, user manuals and guides.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Engineering or related Diploma in Engineering Design Technology.
• Proven experience 3-5 years in CAD modelling (2D & 3D) using industry standard software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Micro Station, CATIA, Inventor, etc.).
• Proven experience 1-3 years in graphics design and publication using industry standard software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw, Quark
  
  XPress) or related experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles…