CAD Designer

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a CAD Designer you will work with departments to maintain the company’s flexible manufacturing process, which includes: creating and maintaining BOM’s/Routings, create/maintain g-code for non-modified product, program and update programs to manufacture modifiable products, and maintain relevant master data. Self-driven ability to identify areas for improvement and collaborate with others to implement. Analyze and interpret customer submitted drawings, create 2d and 3d CAD drawings for fabrication, and create/ maintain G-Code for custom hangers. Use product knowledge and production knowledge to determine cost for custom hangers.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Analyze customer submitted hangers for production feasibility. Use production knowledge to determine cost and lead times. Create shop drawings and NC programs using CAD and NC Software to aid in production. Maintain all necessary documents for custom quotes and jobs. Support all departments in the process of designing and producing items needed to maintain production capabilities.   (40%)

Answer technical questions from the inside and outside sales force using product/production knowledge. Work with various production support departments to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Work with engineering and sales management to improve manufacturing and pricing accuracy. Proactively identify potential production hurdles and work to implement time saving processes. (30%)

Maintain/create master data, BOM’s, and operations for all products using SAP. Analyze and investigate costing discrepancies to verify accuracy. Work with home office data analysis team to resolve SAP issues. (30%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s Degree or AutoCad/AutoDesk Certification preferred.
• Knowledge in NC/GCode preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in SAP preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Excel (Advanced) preferred.
• 1-3 years CAD experience preferred.
• Customer Focus: ability to readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Ability to build and maintains customer satisfaction.
• Listening: ability to ask clarifying questions to prompt more detailed information. Ability to be attentive and listen to others.
• Problem Solving: ability to have attention to detail and ensure accuracy of information. Identified problems and opportunities for changes and implements solutions accordingly.
• Relationship Building: ability to work collaboratively with employees within department and across functions. Ability to maintain an open, approachable manner, and treat others respectfully.
• Self-Management/ Prioritization: ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Prioritizes tasks and activities based on the contribution they make to the department and company’s objectives.
• Mathematical Reasoning: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires no domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in McKinney, TX

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$25.29 - $40.48 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.