CAD Designer II

Job Location:

Frymaster - Shreveport, LA 71106, Job Shift: 1st Shift Morning, We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global food service market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

As CAD Designer I, under general direction of Engineers and/or Engineering Managers, the CAD Designer II is responsible for performing related assignments of moderately board scope. Prepares design layouts and product configurations of components using 3D solid modeling design packages (e.g. Creo, Solid Works). Responsible for documentation of all product specifications via engineering drawings, specifications, product structure in business ERP systems, and Engineering Change Management.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.

• Responsible for creation of product documentation and monitoring the Engineering Change process.
• Ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policy and procedures.
• Works closely with engineers and design teams to ensure coordination of designs.
• Integrates the work of technical experts into projects and assignments; details designs based on direction received.
• Participates/contributes in cross-functional design teams.
• Makes appropriate decisions using decision support tools and critical thinking.
• Clearly communicates the results and underlying risks involved with their efforts.
• Prepares engineering documents such as Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Prototype Part Requests, etc.
• Uses ERP systems to release changes via ECO, determine product structure, BoMs, Where Used, and Product Master attributes.
• Supports building engineering prototypes.
• Aids in the selection and operation of all CAD software and hardware.
• Responds to, identifies, and recommends solutions to manufacturing and quality problems.
• Provides product information, as needed (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Tech. Services, etc.).
• Performs other relevant duties or tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma with preparatory training / Technical Diploma or Certificate / Associate Degree
• 2 years of progressive experience in a related mechanical design field with associate degree or 1-2 year diploma in design program.
• 4 years’ experience in design field without a formal education in design related field.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Engineering design software (e.g. Creo, Solid Works) including sheet metal and large assembly management
• Ability to perform complex design drafting tasks via standard drawing techniques with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of raw materials, including plastics, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Capable of using accepted formulas and manuals in making necessary computations to determine quantities of material to be used,…