CAD Automation Engineer

Job Title: CAD Automation Engineer

Location:

Santa Ana, CA

• Develop MFG 3D model from the Engineering model (Digital twin of actual assembly) using standard CAD tools like Inventor, Solidworks or Creo
• CAD & BOM Engineering:
  Execute CAD updates, ECNs, BOM/MBOM authoring and routing hygiene to support ETO/high-mix production.
• DFMA/DFA & Feasibility:
  Prepare DFMA/DFA documentation, support design-for-manufacturing reviews, and identify quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Manufacturing Documentation (mechanical and electrical):
  Author pFMEA, Control Plans, Standardized Work Instructions, and line-level SOPs ensuring quality, safety, and repeatability, wiring routing creation for electrical assemblies

• Proven expetise in standard CAD packages like Inventor / Creo / Solidworks specifically with assembly module
• Manufacturing process design experience: EBOM to MBOM conversion, Process routings, knowledge about station design, line layout optimization
• Change management: BOM/MBOM authoring; ECN/ECR, ECO, MCO processes.
• DFMA/DFA:
  Design-for-Assembly & Manufacturing assessments, risk identification.
• Digital Tools (basic): PLM/ERP/MES awareness, BOMs, and production data.
• APIs experience of at least one CAD package will be preferred
• Software knowledge
• AutoCAD
• Solid Works
• CATIA
• Creo (Pro/E)

• Self-motivated and proactive mindset.
• Strong collaboration with design, quality, and operations teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Structured problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables with discipline.
• Openness to learn new manufacturing technologies and standards.

• M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in Manufacturing / Industrial / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (or related) with relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Balanced pyramid of experience between 2 to 10 years will be required