CAD Designer

Company Background: 

Girtz Industries is an industry-leading manufacture that has been in business for over 50 years.  Initially started as a welding shop catering to the agricultural industry, it has grown to design and develop portable electric power plants, air compressor systems, enclosures for renewable energy systems, electrical switchgear, water treatment systems, and a variety of oil and gas equipment.  Girtz products are designed, fabricated, and assembled in one facility which is approximately 180,000 square feet.  Located in rural Monticello Indiana, Girtz Industries is approximately 35 miles north of Purdue University in Lafayette.

Position Summary: 

The CAD designer position is responsible for working closely with Engineers to support design, development and continuous improvement of Girtz Industries product.  This position is responsible for taking engineering concepts and creating detailed fabrication drawings for production.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to generate detailed CAD drawings, 3D models, and working equipment layouts for a Girtz packaged system.  This includes switchgear, enclosures, doors, louvers, radiators, fuel tanks, fans, electrical equipment, mufflers, and any other equipment needed for the system.

• Participate in engineering reviews to evaluate progress, review design concepts, and investigate design challenges.

• Provide design support for the manufacturing floor with particular emphasis on sheet metal, welding, and part fit-up, and overall assembly.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in different design phases concurrently.
• Verifying accuracy of work produced prior to engineer review. 
• Update electrical schematics based on engineering markups.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree required. A degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or related field is a plus.
• SolidWorks sheet metal experience
• AutoCAD 2D drafting experience
• Sheet metal design or fabrication experience a plus
• Electrical schematic experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of welding processes and fabrication is beneficial.
• Good mechanical inclination and innovative nature
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to challenges

• Effectively communicate with employees throughout the organization through the design, fabrication, and assembly processes.