CAD/CNC Engineer

zipdev

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled CAD/CNC Engineer with a strong mechanical background to program and operate CNC routers for wood applications. This role involves managing engineering for multiple projects, including design, troubleshooting, and communication with partners and suppliers. The ideal candidate will optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, material use, and cost reduction, applying LEAN methodologies. Responsibilities also include collaborating on innovative designs, maintaining CAD libraries, and improving builds domestically and internationally.

Must Have

  • Manage engineering on multiple projects (design, troubleshooting, communication).
  • Understand efficient building for material use and shipping.
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers for manufacturable designs.
  • Update and maintain CAD libraries and design documentation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Proven experience in CAD design and CNC programming.
  • Experience in engineering for retail, event, and custom fixtures.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (GCode, vCarve, AutoCAD).
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machinery, tooling, and machining processes.

Good to Have

  • Experience with CAM software (e.g., Fusion 360).

Perks & Benefits

  • Remote work
  • 10 business days vacation a year
  • 5 National Holidays a year
  • 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
  • Parental Leave
  • Health Care Reimbursement
  • Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
  • Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
  • Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
  • Longevity Bonus
  • Continuous Learning Bonus
  • Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms

Job Description

Description

We are looking for a CAD/CNC Engineer who is mechanically inclined and knows how to program and run CNCs, specifically CNC routers for wood applications. Our client manufactures retail displays domestically and internationally and ship these displays nationwide.

We are looking for a highly intelligent engineer who can do everything. Currently, the CEO of the company is the head of engineering and is involved in all projects from an engineering perspective. With company growth, we are looking for someone who knows how things are built and wants to grow and be able to problem solve, engineer retail fixtures, program the CNC for wood cabinet type manufacturing, program metal machines (if possible), and be able to provide key process improvements following the LEAN manufacturing (5s or 3s) methodology. This person will be skilled in looking at builds domestically and internationally and see where processes and build can be improved.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing the engineering on multiple projects at one time including design, trouble shooting, partner communication, and supplier communication.
  • Understanding of how things can be built for efficiency in material use, shipping such as pre- built or flat packed, and different methodologies for production to ensure quality, accuracy, efficiency, and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop innovative and manufacturable designs.
  • Update and maintain CAD libraries and design documentation.
  • Update and maintain CAD libraries and design documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in CAD design and CNC programming, with a focus on precision manufacturing.
  • Experience in engineering for retail fixtures, event builds, and custom fixtures, including the design phase to the manufacturing phase.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. GCode, vCarve, AutoCAD, or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machinery, tooling, and machining processes.
  • Experience with CAM software (e.g. Fusion 360) is a plus.

Benefits

  • Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
  • Vacation: 10 business days a year
  • Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
  • Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
  • Parental Leave
  • Health Care Reimbursement
  • Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
  • Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
  • Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
  • Longevity Bonus
  • Continuous Learning Bonus
  • Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
  • Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!

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