CAD SPECIALIST RESUME EXAMPLE

The CAD Specialist support product design engineers in creating detailed 3D models and assemblies, ensuring adherence to industry practices and methodologies. Manage large assemblies and digital mock-ups, including the creation of 2D drawings with GD&T, and facilitate the release of parts and assemblies via PLM. Conduct CAD data checks against design requirements, update metadata within PDM or PLM systems, and generate KPIs to evaluate system performance.

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1. CAD Specialist, Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, Texas

Job Summary: 

  • Modifying 2D documentation as part of engineering change notification (EN) workflow
  • Working closely with Engineering team and confidence to ask questions
  • Application of ASME Y14.5 and drawing best practices in the creation or modification of part and assembly 2D drawings
  • Creating or modifying multi-level assembly drawings and creating auto bill of material (BOM) tables
  • Modifying existing or creating new 3D models based on verbal inputs or drawing markups
  • Learning plastic part design, molding techniques and assembly methods as part of engineering modeling support
  • Managing own time based on defined deliverables and requested timing for completion
  • Responsible for following quality system procedures. 
  • Ensures product quality and takes appropriate action when non-conformances are identified. 
  • Attention to detail in 3D modeling, drawing and assemblies during creation, refinement and review of documentation


Skills on Resume:

  • Drawing Revisions (Hard Skills)
  • Teamwork (Soft Skills)
  • ASME Standards (Hard Skills)
  • Assembly Drawing (Hard Skills)
  • 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)
  • Plastic Design (Hard Skills)
  • Time Management (Soft Skills)
  • Quality Adherence (Soft Skills)

2. CAD Specialist, Boeing, Seattle, Washington

Job Summary: 

  • Preparing general arrangement and detailed drawings for roadways, railways, grading, drainage, site utilities, bridges and civil structures
  • Preparing and revising 3D BIM models and extracting 2D drawings 
  • Following checking and self-checking process, issuing drawings to internal and external clients, and managing electronic information.
  • Responsible for good quality issue of IFC drawings and specifications
  • Engage as part of large multidisciplinary teams and coordinate design documents for consistency
  • Engage effectively and professionally in verbal and written communications
  • Utilize collaboration techniques for information management and implement Building Information Modelling 
  • Training team members in technical software and collaboration tools, design coordination workflows
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing
  • Occasional collaboration with the shop and/or lab for prototype creation, assembly or testing


Skills on Resume:

  • Drawing Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • 3D BIM Modeling (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Information Management (Soft Skills)
  • Software Training (Soft Skills)
  • Design for Manufacturability (Hard Skills)

3. CAD/PDM Specialist, General Electric, Boston, Massachusetts

Job Summary: 

  • Provide day to day CAD & PDM support to Design, Change Management and other cross functional teams in order
  • Assist in meeting agreed service level agreements
  • Setting the corporate standard and best practices for CAD modelling
  • Draughting and assemblies whilst providing governance to ensure that the processes are followed.
  • Being responsible for the administration of CAD, PDM & other related systems to ensure system availability and low system downtime
  • Working closely with the relevant IT teams and Software vendors 
  • Assessing the usage and deployment of Software licences and drive continuous improvements 
  • Assessing and keeping up to date with trends and developments in Mechanical CAD software, Data management system.
  • Providing functional support for the system enhancement and the implementation of new PLM system 
  • Actively participating in requirements, solution testing, user training and documentation.
  • Maintain all revisions of project drawings.


Skills on Resume:

  • CAD Support (Hard Skills)
  • PDM Support (Hard Skills)
  • SLA Management (Soft Skills)
  • CAD Standards (Hard Skills)
  • System Admin (Hard Skills)
  • IT Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • License Management (Soft Skills)
  • Trend Analysis (Soft Skills)

4. CAD Specialist, Tesla, Palo Alto, California

Job Summary: 

  • Support Product Design Engineers to generate 3D models and Assemblies
  • Responsible for large assembly management and DMU
  • Creation of 2D drawings (or Model Based Definition) with GD&T
  • Support the release of parts and assemblies via PLM
  • Support CAD industry practices and methodology, lead DMU and packaging meetings
  • Checking CAD data against Design Requirements, including Change Documentation.
  • Update and amend related meta-data within a PDM or PLM environment.
  • Generate and communicate KPIs for system performance and SLAs for CAD/PDM systems.
  • Provide support in creation, quality check of Product Information before release to the PDM system.
  • Assist in the development of a CAD Library
  • Report any project changes, issues, or concerns to assigned contacts


Skills on Resume:

  • 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)
  • Assembly Management (Hard Skills)
  • 2D Drawings (Hard Skills)
  • PLM Support (Hard Skills)
  • CAD Practices (Hard Skills)
  • Data Checking (Hard Skills)
  • Meta-data Management (Hard Skills)
  • KPI Generation (Soft Skills)

5. CAD Specialist, Siemens, Orlando, Florida

Job Summary: 

  • Provide support to the design process
  • Mentoring and developing junior drafters
  • Utilizing Safe for work processes and encouraging safety improvements
  • Develop CAD designs for AV hardware systems and interconnectivity to include rack elevations, one-line drawings, and low voltage network cabling drawings
  • Complete design and drawing revisions per review feedback.
  • Establish and implement standard operating procedures for assigned projects as it relates to drafting and drawings for AV systems and cabling.
  • Attend required job related trainings, meetings, and interfaces with other departments.
  • Understand and follow base building and electrical blueprints
  • Create drawings from written and verbal specifications obtained from Design Engineer.
  • Work with Engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and design documentation.
  • Develop 3D models and 2D drawings, update and maintain drafting log.


Skills on Resume:

  • Design Support (Hard Skills)
  • Mentoring (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Processes (Soft Skills)
  • CAD Design (Hard Skills)
  • Drawing Revisions (Hard Skills)
  • Standard Operating Procedures (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)

6. CAD Specialist, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois

Job Summary: 

  • To assist design department in the preparation of retail construction documents
  • Understand and interpret commercial construction documents, notes, details and language.
  • Contact landlord representatives to obtain base plan/LOD drawings and all pertinent information to complete construction documents.
  • Work with Design Analyst to space plan base drawings to incorporate Hibbett Sporting Goods fixture and design elements to conform to the standard proto-typical environment.
  • Operate CADD-based software to manipulate and complete construction documents for retail environment.
  • Make all revisions suggested by Project Managers to prepare documents for submittal to landlords, contractors, and/or architects.
  • Package and send documents to landlords, contractors and architects.
  • Provide visual aid for traveling personnel in construction department.
  • Consult with contractors with new store construction.
  • Provide technical support for the department.
  • Determine responsibility of work from lease documents and note construction documents accordingly.


Skills on Resume:

  • Construction Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Space Planning (Hard Skills)
  • CADD Software Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Document Revision (Hard Skills)
  • Document Packaging (Soft Skills)
  • Technical Support (Soft Skills)