CAD Designer

Job Summary The CAD Designer is responsible for preparing accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings of aluminium profiles, extrusion dies, tooling, fixtures, and related engineering components. The role supports new product development, die modification, production improvements, customer drawing conversions, and engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, manufacturing standards, and quality requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Drawing Prepare 2D and 3D CAD drawings of aluminium profiles. Develop extrusion profile drawings according to customer specifications. Prepare detailed die drawings for manufacturing. Modify existing profile and die designs as required. Generate production-ready engineering drawings with complete dimensions and tolerances. Create sectional views, exploded views, and assembly drawings. Prepare fabrication drawings for tooling and fixtures. Convert customer sketches, PDFs, and samples into CAD drawings. Ensure all drawings comply with engineering standards. Maintain drawing accuracy before release. Assist in new aluminium profile development. Participate in product feasibility studies. Support prototype development activities. Recommend design improvements for manufacturability. Coordinate with Die Designer regarding profile optimization. Support development of customized aluminium sections. Assist in reverse engineering of existing profiles. Verify profile dimensions against customer requirements. Coordinate with Sales regarding customer drawings. Coordinate with Production before drawing release. Liaise with Quality Department regarding dimensional requirements. Coordinate with Die Shop during die manufacturing. Support Maintenance Department for tooling drawings. Assist Planning Department with drawing revisions. Participate in technical meetings. Documentation & Control Maintain drawing revision history. Control document versions according to company procedures. Maintain CAD drawing database. Ensure confidentiality of engineering drawings. Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) where applicable. Quality & Compliance Follow ISO documentation requirements. Ensure compliance with customer standards. Verify dimensions before design release. Assist in root cause analysis for profile-related issues. Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Continuous Improvement Suggest cost-effective design improvements. Reduce material waste through optimized design. Improve drawing standardization. Participate in engineering improvement projects. Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Improve drawing turnaround time. Perform any other task assigned by management. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Drafting Technology, or a related field. Certification in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software is preferred. Experience 2–5 years of CAD drafting/design experience in an aluminium extrusion or metal manufacturing industry. Experience with aluminium profile drawings and extrusion dies is preferred. Technical Skills AutoCAD (2D & 3D) SolidWorks / Autodesk Inventor GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Engineering drawing interpretation Aluminium extrusion profile design Microsoft Office BOM preparation Document control Basic understanding of extrusion die design Manufacturing process knowledge Core Competencies Technical drawing accuracy Analytical thinking Problem-solving Attention to detail Time management Communication skills Teamwork Creativity Planning & organizing Continuous improvement mindse