CAD Designer

PBM Inc. Cad Designer

PBM Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance ball valves and flow control solutions, is seeking a CAD Designer to support the design, development, and documentation of sanitary, industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage, and specialty valve products. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation for ball valves, actuators, valve components, and related assemblies.

The CAD Designer works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design skills with a practical understanding of machining, fabrication, assembly, and valve manufacturing processes.

Work Environment:
Irwin, PA On-site

• Primarily office-based engineering environment.
• Regular interaction with manufacturing, machining, assembly, testing, and quality departments.
• Occasional exposure to machine shop and production floor conditions.
• Standard work schedule with occasional additional hours to support project deadlines and product development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Documentation Create and maintain detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models of ball valves, valve components, assemblies, accessories, and manufacturing tooling.
• Develop part, assembly, and fabrication drawings including dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, materials, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Generate exploded assembly views, installation drawings, service manuals, instruction sheets, and technical documentation.
• Create accurate manufacturing prints that support machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing operations.
• Maintain engineering records and documentation in accordance with PBM document control procedures.
• Engineering Support Support new product development projects, product enhancements, and customer-specific valve modifications.
• Revise drawings and models based on engineering change requests, manufacturing feedback, quality improvements, and customer requirements.
• Participate in the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process and ensure timely implementation of revisions.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize valve designs for manufacturability, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Assist with prototype development, testing support, and product validation activities.
• Create technical layouts and product configurations to support customer inquiries and application requirements

Manufacturing Support

• Work closely with Manufacturing, CNC Programming, Production, and Quality departments to resolve design and print-related issues.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Ensure designs reflect realistic manufacturing capabilities and assembly requirements.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities involving design-related issues.
• Assist in developing fixtures, tooling, and work-holding concepts to improve manufacturing efficiency

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure engineering drawings comply with applicable company standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable ASME, ISO, FDA, 3-A, API, and customer-specific standards where applicable.
• Maintain revision control and drawing accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
• Recommend design improvements that enhance quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional project teams.

Critical Competencies for Success:

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with in valve manufacturing, fluid handling equipment, pressure-containing products, or industrial…