CAD & Visual Document Designer CRO- R&D Remote

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

Location: must be based in Canada. Toronto preferred

NWS, a leading distributor and manufacturer of innovative solutions for the telecommunications industry, specializes in cutting‑edge connectivity, network efficiency, and seamless customer experience through strategic materials kitting and 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 use computer‑aided design, graphics, and publishing tools to develop, refine and document 2D and 3D design models, as well as product support documentation. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure designs and documents meet all functional, quality and industry standards.

• 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 (e.g., simplify geometry, reduce material cost, ease assembly).
• Documentation & Standards Compliance
  • Ensure all models and drawings comply with company CAD standards and industry codes (ASME, ISO, ANSI).
  • 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 aiding 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 and macro tools to support modeling productivity.
  • Identify and resolve recurring modeling/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 a related diploma in engineering design technology.
• 3–5 years of experience in CAD modeling (2D & 3D) using industry standard software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Micro Station, CATIA, Inventor, etc.).
• 1–3 years of experience 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 (materials, tolerancing, manufacturing techniques, assemblies).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong spatial and geometrical reasoning, and ability to visualize 3D geometry…