Cad Designer Ii
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
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DescriptionGray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain some of the most advanced systems on the market. The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end‑to‑end equipment design‑build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication – cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies – backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications.
Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.
Hourly wage range: $30 to $42 hourly.
Primary Objective Of The PositionDesign equipment per customer requirements using Solid Works or other CAD software to develop 3‑D models, part detail drawings, and indented bills of materials to meet both Anderson Dahlen’s and our customer’s design standards accurately and effectively. Assist the Project Managers in providing detailed manufacturing drawings, to ensure on‑time completion of customer projects consistent with customer expectations and Anderson Dahlen goals.
Work together with team project engineer(s), welder(s), machinist(s) and fabricator(s) to ensure a smooth transition from engineering to production and minimize changes needed to manufacture the components and assemblies.
- Provides detailed manufacturing drawings, models and complete information to Project Manager and other personnel relative to projects to ensure on‑time and accurate job completion.
- Accurately create flat layouts by computer aided programs from customer supplied drawings, mainly Solid Works.
- Creates individual component drawings from assembly drawings as needed or required in aiding shop personnel in production of customer parts or assemblies.
- Reviews customer drawings for missing or incorrect information required in producing the customer’s part through to completion.
- Reviews drawings with Engineering approver(s) by adhering to Anderson Dahlen Drafting Standards.
- Makes and records changes per the ECO process.
- Participates in company internal Solid Works User Group and Drafting Standards Team.
- Works with supervisor Laser, Fabrication, and Machining and shop personnel to maintain/improve productivity through effective communication/coordination and movement of parts and material.
- Maintains and portrays a high degree of professionalism both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example. Keeps supervisor informed.
- Complies with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
- Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the Department.
- Ensures that a favorable Company image is presented to customers, and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
- Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
- Associates degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Design, Mechanical Drafting, or similar work experience.
- 5+ years’ experience using 3‑D CAD software. Solid Works preferred. Autodesk Inventor and Plant 3D a plus.
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices required.
- Familiarity with GD&T a plus.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially with a Design‑For‑Manufacture priority is preferred.
- Experience in high precision, custom metal fabrication a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP systems a plus.
The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift/Carry: 0‑10 lb – Occasionally. 11‑50 lb – Never. 51‑100 lb – Never.
- Push/Pull: 0‑25 lb – Occasionally. 26‑75 lb – Never. 76‑100 lb – Never.
- Bend – 0‑33% during an 8‑hour shift.
- Twist/Turn – 0‑33% during an 8‑hour shift.
- Kneel/Squat – Not at all.
- Sit – 67‑100% during an 8‑hour shift.
- Stand/Walk – 0‑33% during an 8‑hour shift.
- Overhead Reaching – 0‑33% during an 8‑hour shift.
- Ladder/Stair – 0‑33% during an 8‑hour shift.
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
IndustriesMachinery Manufacturing
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