Sr CAD Designer

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Are you a creative designer who thrives on innovation and variety Do you love working with cutting-edge tools and bringing ideas to life If you have talent initiative and a passion for solving challenges this is the position for you! As a Sr. CAD Designer at Donaldson youll work on diverse challenging projects that impact industries worldwide. Additionally you will leverage advanced tools and technologies across a variety of manufacturing processes and materials while collaborating with a team that values innovation creativity and continuous learning. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington MN office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with engineering manufacturing and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver high-quality 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings for use in mobile solutions.

• Upload and manage 3D models assemblies and 2D drawings into Teamcenter (PDM) system; support routing release and revision processes including application of standard ECO/ECN workflows for small project releases.

• Design basic injection-molded plastic parts for vehicle components using standard injection molding design principles.

• Operate and maintain 3D printing equipment to produce prototypes for design validation; manage basic printing processes including material selection setup and post-processing for vehicle components.

• Apply foundational GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5) to 2D prints and models; perform initial self-reviews for tolerance consistency on small to mid-sized projects.

• Transform conceptual ideas and engineering requirements into detailed digital models layouts and technical documentation including bills of materials (BOMs) for production readiness. Independently iterate parametric models based on feedback to ensure fit function and manufacturability.

TRAVEL: Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree (or higher) in mechanical design or related technical discipline.

• 3 years of experience in 3D CAD software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with design principles for injection-molded plastics.

• Demonstrate ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate ability to rapidly accommodate/adapt to work scope changes as well as changes in priority.

• Strong communication skills (verbal/written) including the ability to present design concepts and updates to engineering manufacturing customer and stakeholder teams.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability to work with prototypes assemblies or shop tools in a manufacturing environment to support design validation and troubleshooting.

• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems (e.g. Teamcenter) for model uploads revisions and ECO/ECN processes.

• Foundational knowledge of GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5) and basic tolerancing for 2D drawings and assemblies.

• Demonstrated creativity in design problem-solving such as developing innovative concepts or adaptations.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Hourly Pay RangeOR Rate:$28.84/hour - $36.44/hour depending on relevant experience qualifications and position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits retirement plan (401k) paid time away paidleaves(including paid parental leave)andmore.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g. H-1B J-1 F-1 CPT OPT etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: CAD design injection molding plastics Creo Pro/Engineer NX

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