Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create solid CAD models and/or shop manufacturing aids/drawings within the company's existing CAD software platform (Catia latest revision & Autodesk Inventor).
• Perform peer-review of solid CAD models, or shop-generated aids/drawings.
• Control digital datasets throughout the process of initial receipt and/or creation for verification, translation, and configuration management.
• Interfaces directly and frequently with other departments to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Receives guidance from upper management on tactical scheduling situations throughout areas of responsibility.
• Communicates and engages upper management frequently on production status and situations.
• Engages with process planners and program managers on scheduling conflicts related to his/her area of responsibility.
• Returns feedback to estimators as needed for lead-time and pricing corrections based on unforeseen circumstances that cannot be resolved.
• Utilizes lean manufacturing approaches to ensure continuous smooth workflow.
• Formulate, validate, and implement a Strategic Business Plan supporting measured introduction of Additive Manufacturing capabilities into FWM operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CAD Designer working with Catia is preferred.

Physical Demands

Majority of time is in a sitting position in front of a computer with extensive use of keyboard and mouse while completing tasks or in meetings. Occasionally lifting and/or moving of objects up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".

We are proud to be a DRUG-FREE company. Test for illegal drugs are required prior to hiring and periodically during your employment.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for all applicants and employees. Please contact Dan Bowman at 850-244-9095 or email at if you need an accommodation to complete the application process.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other conditions of employment or career development. We follow all laws and regulations (in the United States, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, VEVRAA, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the ADA).