James Avery Artisan Jewelry · 19 hours ago
Associate CAD Technical Designer - Kerrville, TX
Kerrville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expJames Avery Artisan Jewelry is seeking an Associate CAD Technical Designer to join their Product Development team. In this role, you will utilize CAD and rapid prototyping skills to create and draft prototypes and models while ensuring timely delivery of projects and product releases.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Utilizes multiple 3-D CAD modeling technologies to draft new product geometry, conceptual support tooling, supporting specification sheets, and CAD required for rapid prototyping
Utilize CAD 3-D modeling technology to reverse engineer with consideration of all form, fit, and function
Utilize and operate 3-D printing and milling equipment for generation of prototypes, models, and proof of concept tooling
Demonstrate strong project and time management skills in a highly fluid and collaborative environment
Review technical design drawings of new products and to develop aesthetic judgment
Operate cross functionally to research and develop new technology and jewelry manufacturing methods to support new and existing products while paying specific attention to manufacturability, product quality, and consumer reliability
Record inspection criteria of gems, components, and findings. Ability to analyze results against specifications and publish reports
Utilize principals of Lean Manufacturing along with Six Sigma tools for developing and evaluating new products. Utilize DMAIC and data analysis tools to document and improve existing processes, with considerations for capacity planning, workflow, and rejection/rework rate
Ability to compile all Bills of Materials and costs for prototypes
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Technical/Industrial Design, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Jewelry Arts; or equivalent combination education/experience OR Minimum 1 year certificate from college/technical school and a minimum of 1 year related experience and/or training
Demonstrated experience in three-dimensional conceptual modeling skills, and interpretation of physical and electronic renderings of products and tools, dies, and fixtures
Ability to draft designs utilizing CAD Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications at an advanced level. Experience in Excel data sorting, analysis, formulas, and spreadsheet design
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of jewelry manufacturing procedures and processes, project management experience and Product Launch experience
Previous experience utilizing Rhino, Solidworks, Matrix and zBrush
Lean Six Sigma training, Green Belt or Black Belt
Company
James Avery Artisan Jewelry
James Avery Jewelry offers high quality, artfully crafted jewelry in sterling silver, gold and gemstones.
1001-5000 employees
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Kim Dixon
Board Of Directors
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