AprilAire · 4 hours ago
Designer
Sun Prairie, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAprilAire is seeking a CAD Designer to join their team at the Sun Prairie Innovation Center. In this role, you will develop design concepts, model parts and products, and support product design efforts as the company continues to grow.
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Responsibilities
Develop design concepts that address the specific needs of the product including reliability and durability, conformance to standards, manufacturability, and aesthetics
CAD modeling of parts, assemblies, and products
Documentation of designs
Preparing bills of materials
Performing tolerance stackup calculations
Working with vendors to develop specifications and obtaining quotations for cost estimates
Working with purchasing department for vendor qualification and selection
Preparing prototypes for testing
Performing engineering analysis to select optimum design
Adherence to processes and procedures for management of CAD data and project documentation
Adherence to Quality Management System
Qualification
Required
Two-year technical degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Over 2 years of experience in 2D CAD design and drafting
3+ years of experience solid modeling experience using either Pro-Engineer or Solidworks
Understanding of a variety of manufacturing methods and processes including sheet metal fabrication and injection molded plastics
Understanding of prototyping and 3D printing process and techniques
Ability to read and generate specifications and drawings including physical, operational, reliability, and performance; the ability to prepare creative multiple solutions to problems presented
Ability to operate, Excel, Word, and Power Point
Analytical skills (means, standard deviations, power, and sampling); basic electrical household wiring knowledge; and an understanding of sheet metal and plastic part and tooling design
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Preferred
Experience with a PLM system (Windchill strongly desired.)
Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment
Company
AprilAire
Aprilaire provides healthy air systems to maintain the indoor air quality in homes.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
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