CAD Designer​/Estimator

Position Overview

Northwood Industries is a modern precision machining company seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented professional. This role bridges the gap between customer concepts and our production floor. It is ideal for an experienced machine shop estimator or designer who wants a hands‑on, high-impact role. Our ideal candidate is safety-conscious with practical mechanical aptitude, blueprint proficiency, and strong problem-solving skills.

• Job Estimating & RFQs:
  Review customer blueprints, 3D models, and material specifications to accurately estimate labor, tooling, and machining costs.
• CAD Design & Optimization:
  Use Solid Works to modify 3D models, update manufacturing prints, and optimize designs for efficient CNC machining.
• Product Development:
  Execute reverse engineering projects, create new component designs from concept, and manage quality control processes (FAIR, PPAP).
• Project Management:
  Track customer accounts and monitor project timelines from quote to final delivery.
• Technical Customer Support:
  Serve as the main point of contact for customers to clarify design intents, resolve print discrepancies, and update project statuses.

• Technical Software:
  Proficiency with Solid Works or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software.
• Print Reading:
  Understanding of blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and material types.
• Machining Literacy:
  General knowledge of CNC milling/turning, setups, and tolerances.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of practical machine shop experience doing estimating, quoting, or design.
• Education:
  
  Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is beneficial.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Confident verbal and written communication skills to interface with customers and machinists.

• Competitive pay with performance-based increases.
• A close-knit, small-business team culture.
• Clean, safe, comfortable, innovative, and well-maintained work environment.
• Exposure to diverse, high-mix/low-volume manufacturing projects.
• Our Benefits Program Includes:
  • Employee 401(k) with Employer Contributions
  • Employee 401(k) Profit Sharing Options
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Goal Pay Incentives
  • Employee Referral Program

If you are looking for an opportunity to create, learn, advance, and build together: COME JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Work Location:

In person, Perrysburg Township, Ohio

Northwood Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer