CAD Designer

Company Overview

Nelson Global Products provides superior metal forming solutions worldwide to the Commercial, Recreational Vehicle and Industrial markets by executing lean principles, empowering our employees, and leveraging our global footprint. We are focused on the health and safety of our employees, partnering with our customers, giving back to the communities we live in and protecting our natural environment.

Reporting to the NPI Leader, the Estimator–Designer is a hybrid role that owns the full lifecycle from initial customer intake and rapid quote development through detailed CAD design and manufacturing release. This person will translate high‑level customer needs into accurate cost estimates and clear proposals within fast turnaround windows, then evolve those opportunities into manufacturable designs—updating estimates as the design matures—until the final, confirmed design (e.g., GT Silex silencers and accessories) is released to production.

The role works cross‑functionally with Engineering, Account Management, Plant Operations, and suppliers to ensure technical accuracy, manufacturability, schedule feasibility, and commercial clarity.

• Triage and manage incoming RFQs; clarify high‑level requirements (duty, performance, environment, space constraints, packaging/shipping needs, delivery expectations).
• Engage customers to validate scope, assumptions, risks, and success criteria; document notes for internal alignment.
• Assist with drawings to provide estimates for materials, labor, processes, and overhead based on specifications and known configurations, incorporate packaging and delivery requirements.
• Work closely with Account Management, corporate Engineering, and Production to meet customer needs.
• Assist in the delivery of timely quotes.
• Translate accepted quotes into preliminary design concepts and layouts aligned to customer requirements and performance targets.
• Recommend design approaches that balance cost, manufacturability, and performance.
• Utilize 2D/3D CAD (Solid Works or Autodesk Inventor) to create and revise models and drawings for silencers, catalytic mufflers, tubing, fixtures, and accessories.
• Perform DFM for large silencers and accessories to reduce cost and simplify fabrication/assembly.
• Generate detailed component/assembly drawings, BOMs, and release documentation.
• Check models/prints for standards compliance, clarity, and manufacturability.
• Travel Required:
  
  0-10%

• Associates degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience as related to product design/development preferred.
• Experience with 2-D and 3-D CAD required (Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor).
• User level proficiency with GD&T required.
• Experience with product release (print generation/documentation).
• Working knowledge of industrial exhaust systems preferred.

• Proficient at Solid Modeling – (Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor Preferred).
• Familiarity with EPDM or Autodesk Vault preferred.
• Proficient at applying GD&T according to ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Solid communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good computer skills with Office applications.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, external customers, and suppliers.
• Manufacturing/service/application awareness or experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Wellness Programs.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Short‑Term Disability (STD).
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance.
• And More.

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