CAD Designer

We are Iron Mountains. We develop a broad range of baby gear from child safety seats to multi-mode strollers, travel beds to feeding solutions and beyond.

Our specialized focus merging industry-changing design with the highest quality material and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes allows each new product design to be precisely positioned to meet consumer, market, and retailer needs.

Iron Mountains is nestled in scenic Berks County, PA, within a mile of turnpike exit 298. Our quiet location promises the luxuries of a low-stress commute and a 360 view of nature.

Like our high-quality baby gear, our health and welfare benefits are superior, boasting an onsite state-of-the-art gym facility coupled with a $0 Copay / $0 Deductible Medical & Prescription Plan and a 401(k) with 6% Employer Match.

Currently we are seeking a highly motivated CAD Designer to join our SolidWorks design group who is passionate about using solid modeling techniques to create, render, and produce innovative consumer products.

Focused exclusively on consumer products such as car seats, strollers, swings and highchairs, the CAD Designer will support our product development teams through various concept, development and engineering phases with a variety of 3D CAD design skills and creating complex 3D solid models and assemblies, as well as provide technical evaluations. 3D part generation include tubing, sheet metal, simple to complex injection molded plastic parts and soft goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Product Development Teams, effectively use SolidWorks 3D CAD software modules such as solid modeling, surfacing etc. in designing complex 3D parts from the early design stage to final production ready files.

Aids in facilitation of prototypes including the use of rapid prototype parts from four (4) of the Company’s in-house rapid prototype machines.

Performs and documents various technical evaluations including product testing and data collection.

Special projects as assigned.

This position description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

Experience & Education

One (1) to three (3) years of relevant design technician experience (entry level).

Consumer packaged goods industry with focus on juvenile products highly desirable.

Minimum Associate degree or completion of a technical trade school (CAD, drafting or related field).

Skills & Knowledge

Strong ability to generate 3D solid models from sketches, physical models and specifications.

Competency in the fundamentals of solid model part building practices.

Familiarity of standard drafting practices and procedures.

MS Excel savvy: ability to collect, sort and analyze data.

Competencies

Problem Solver: Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems as demonstrated by regularly reviewing the issues for their underlying cause(s) and recommending solutions which may have been overlooked by others.

Analytical: Demonstrated ability to focus on key issues, research, gather and integrate information from a variety of sources and consider/recommend reasonable alternatives.

Enthusiasm, Effort, Innovation, Creativity, and Continuous Learner: Displays energy and a positive attitude about the challenges all projects face. Exhibits drive and initiative in the pursuit of individual, department and company goals. Anticipates important changes affecting the job and capitalizes on them.

Adaptable: Ability to adjust easily to new or changing circumstances as demonstrated by the ability to shift easily among competing tasks to meet deadlines.

Teamwork Building / Team Player: Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals as demonstrated through support for team ownership of projects to ensure results.

Collaborative: Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers as demonstrated by finding common ground in completing tasks and solving problems.

Communication: Speaks effectively in individual or group situations; is an effective listener; writes clearly and convincingly; taking responsibility for facilitating information exchange among subordinates, peers and managers.

Time Management, Productivity: Uses time efficiently and effectively when prioritizing both day to day activities and projects.

Persistent: Perseveres despite opposition or difficulty as demonstrated by coming up with a variety of approaches to reach a goal.

Technology Proficiency:

SolidWorks (solid modeling, detailing, assembly and analysis)

MS Office Suite

Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Experience with FEA software such as COSMOS Works FEA a plus.

Tools

Proficiency in the use of model shop hand, power and light machine tools.

Other

Travel possible - 10% combined Domestic and International travel as business needs warrant.

Valid Passport.

Ability to work overtime as business needs warrant.

Employees who are in a Non-Exempt position must accurately complete, obtain approval from their manager, and timely submit a timecard in the form provided by the Company as it coincides with the Company’s bi-weekly payroll schedule.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.