CAD Designer II

Job Overview

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Industrial Air Filtration (IAF) seeks a skilled CAD Designer II to develop and refine innovative dust collection system solutions. This role focuses on creating detailed CAD models and drawings, collaborating closely with engineering and product management teams to ensure designs meet IAF standards, project requirements, and customer specifications.

• Generate detailed CAD assemblies and drawings using Solid Works, with limited supervision, for existing or new products.
• Create clear and concise technical drawings for efficient manufacturing across multiple facilities and resolve technical challenges as they arise.
• Assist internal teams or external clients by designing and implementing customized solutions aligned with specific customer requirements, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and satisfaction.
• Provide CAD support to develop innovative, yet functional, design concepts based on a defined list of technical project specifications.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and present enhancement opportunities for current and future IAF designs, focusing on improving quality, reducing cost, and supporting overall product strategy.
• Actively participate in internal design reviews to ensure adherence to IAF standards and compliance with all project requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve departmental standards for drawings and models, ensuring alignment with industry best practices to drive consistency and quality.
• Follow file workflows and inter‑company modeling/drawing/filename standards defined by the company’s PDM software (Teamcenter).
• Mentor junior CAD Designer I individuals, providing training, constructive feedback, and best practices.
• Process engineering change orders, new product development, customer orders, proposal submittals, and technology development activities.
• Independently provide CAD updates during project team and broader engineering meetings, ensuring clear communication of progress and design changes.

• 2+ years of CAD design experience (sheet metal experience strongly preferred).
• High School Diploma or 1+ year of CAD Design experience and an Associate's degree in Mechanical Design or related field.
• Experience in Solid Works, including sheet metal design expertise.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Technical certificate (CSWE).
• Strong competency with PDM software (Teamcenter preferred).
• Experience with NX, Drive Works, or Solid Edge.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic hand tool knowledge and manufacturing understanding.
• Proven problem‑solving and project management abilities.
• Self‑motivated with a strong focus on career growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting timeline and quality commitments.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401(k)), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Hourly Pay Range: $24.08 - $30.09 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, J‑1, F‑1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

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