The CAD Designer is responsible for creating accurate, high-quality working drawings and supporting operational excellence initiatives across the organization. This role uses Autodesk Inventor to develop models and drawings while ensuring compliance with industry standards. In addition to design responsibilities, the position supports process documentation, standard operating procedure (SOP) development, workflow standardization, and continuous improvement efforts, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

CAD Design and Engineering Support

• Review client drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with customer standards and requirements.
• Create detailed working drawings and models using Autodesk Inventor based on client prints, concept models, or engineering requirements.
• Revise and update drawings to reflect engineering changes, corrections, and design improvements.
• Generate STEP files and other required file formats for inspection programming, manufacturing, or additional operational needs.
• Develop and maintain part families, templates, and standardized design resources to improve design efficiency and consistency.
• Provide technical and engineering support to production and manufacturing teams as needed.
• Ensure all drawings are completed accurately, clearly, and within established timelines.
• Interpret and apply ASTM, ANSI, ISO, and customer-specific documentation standards.

Technical Documentation & Document Control

• Organize and maintain CAD-related files, including drawings, PDFs, models, scanned documents, and revision records.
• Maintain drawing revision history and document changes to support traceability and configuration control.
• Assist in maintaining document control standards for engineering and operational documentation.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical process documentation.
• Create standardized visual work instructions and process documentation to support training and operational consistency.

Process Improvement & Workflow Standardization

• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to standardize workflows and improve process consistency.
• Analyze current processes and recommend improvements to reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Identify and support opportunities to automate repetitive administrative, documentation, or production-support tasks.
• Assist with implementation of digital tools, workflow enhancements, and process automation initiatives.

Training & Cross-Functional Support

• Support onboarding and training of new employees related to print interpretation, documentation processes, and workflow procedures.
• Provide cross-functional support to engineering, production, and quality departments to ensure accurate communication and execution of technical requirements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate degree in CAD, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of related CAD, drafting, technical documentation, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of ASTM, ANSI, ISO, and customer documentation standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot design, documentation, and process-related issues.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience creating technical documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or process optimization practices preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, workflow automation, or document control systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible position requiring approximately 40 hours per week. Core work schedule is Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 3:00pm. Individual must be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Benefits & perks of joining the Reader Precision Solutions team include:

RPS team members enjoy a challenging & fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named the 35th and 37th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. Our work environment is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, and a great benefits package.

• Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's)
• 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd and 3rd shift)
• Benefits begin the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with points based, holistic wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
• Partnership with a near site local clinic for FREE health services including primary and preventative care, walk in visits, labs, prescriptions, etc.
• FREE vision insurance!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
• Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
• 9 paid holidays with up to two discretionary holidays
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
• Professional development opportunities – internal and external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
• Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
• Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
• Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
• Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Holistic wellness program – earn up to $700 in incentives through points accumulation for accomplishing a variety of wellness activities. Also offered by the Company are employer paid onsite flu shots, biometric screenings, free health coaching and MUCH more!
• Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life up to $400,000 benefit maximum
• Financial planning resources and onsite financial wellness workshops
• Employer subsidized work shoes and safety glasses program
• Reader Precision Solutions branded attire – $100 annual allowance
• Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
• Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!

Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our clients to achieve synergy.

Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success by setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.

Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on client needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment.

Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.