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We are looking for an energetic CAD Designer/Estimator with manufacturing knowledge in the industrial and architectural markets. The CAD Designer/Estimator will provide world-class customer service to our internal and external customers. This role will be working under the direction of the site leader and will be responsible for delivery of design/build project, work, from conceptual design through drawing completion and final costing.

Job Responsibilities:
Estimating/Costing:

• Receives requests for price quotations and change orders directly from customers and distributors.
• Makes price quotations using calculations and programs to cost projects.
• Must be able to grasp design and assembly concepts to prepare complete piece-part Bill of Materials for entire acoustical products and facilities.

CAD/Service:

• Achieves and maintains rapport with customers and works to give them the best possible service.
• Uses a computer to retrieve customer information, enter quotes, and other duties essential to the job.
• Interprets customer requirements and determines individual system components to obtain accurate cost.
• Design plans using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and customers.
• Help design products with engineering and manufacturing techniques.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers and customers.
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new products.
• Prepare detailed construction and fabrication drawings for wide range of acoustical products for the Architectural market, including broadcast studios, concert halls, music rooms, product test chambers, auditoriums, etc.
• Design, organize and implement products from initial concept to manufacturing.
• Preparing cut sheets and procedure sheets for the factory.
• Professional coordination direct with customers and representatives is required.
• Work with others to ensure packing lists and installation instructions and hardware are complete.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication company.
• Knowledge with ERP systems such as Visual, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, proven ability to consistently meet or exceed deadline expectations.
• Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures (Machining, Wood Working, Etc.)
• Excellent technical aptitude, analytical and detail oriented. Technical ability to learn a diverse product line.
• Ability to coordinate and document changes throughout project submittal process.
• Experience with Auto CAD, Vectric, Fusion 360 and/or other computer aided design/machining programs.
• Able to read architectural plans/blueprints.
• Able to be flexible and accommodate changes to projects.