Modular CAD Designer Drafter

Modular Product CAD Designer / Drafter

Department: Engineering
Location: York, PA (or applicable site)

Position Summary

The Modular Product CAD Designer / Drafter is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for HVAC products designed using modularity principles. This role supports new product development and platform evolution by translating approved modular architectures—defined in PALMA and product configurators—into accurate, governed CAD models and release documentation.

The position plays a critical role in preserving modular intent by correctly implementing module skeletons, interfaces, and module variants in Autodesk CAD tools while ensuring compliance with ASME Y14 and internal documentation standards.

Key Objectives / Outcomes

• Deliver high‑quality CAD designs and drawings that align with modular product architecture rules and configurator outputs.
• Maintain architectural integrity by properly applying space claims, skeletons and interfaces in CAD.
• Enable efficient creation of configurable products by supporting the PALMA → Inventor/Vault workflow.
• Support on‑time release of new modular products through accurate documentation and disciplined change control.

Core Responsibilities

1) Modular CAD Design & Modeling

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and sub‑assemblies for modular HVAC products using Autodesk Inventor.
• Implement space claims, module skeletons and interfaces as defined by the modular product architecture.
• Develop and maintain module variants consistent with PALMA definitions and configurator rules.
• Ensure CAD designs correctly reference and replace skeletons within product architecture templates when building configured products.

2) PALMA & Configurator Support

• Support the translation of PALMA‑generated product structures into CAD assemblies.
• Maintain consistent naming, numbering, and mapping between PALMA module variants and Vault records.
• Assist engineering teams in validating that configured CAD products match approved module and interface rules.

3) Drafting, Documentation & Standards

• Create and update 2D production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 and internal drafting standards.
• Prepare drawings for components such as coils, sheet metal parts, electrical panels, and wiring/harness assemblies.
• Maintain BOM accuracy and support Engineering Change processes per internal procedures.
• Ensure documentation quality supports manufacturing, sourcing, and quality needs.

4) Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Engineers, Modular Product Design Engineers, Product Managers, and Project Managers to execute new product designs.
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams by providing clear, accurate CAD documentation.
• Participate in design reviews to verify modular compliance, producibility, and clarity of documentation.

5) Continuous Improvement & Design Support

• Apply Lean / Kaizen / continuous improvement principles to improve CAD efficiency and documentation quality.
• Support product and module updates driven by design improvements, field feedback, or architectural evolution.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in CAD Design / Drafting.
• 5+ years experience as a CAD Designer/Drafter in HVAC or similar electro‑mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with top-down modeling methodology.
• Demonstrated experience with coils, sheet metal, electrical panels, and wiring/harnesses.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14 drawing standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple design tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting modular product architectures or highly configurable product platforms.
• Familiarity with PALMA software and rules‑based product configurators.
• Experience working within disciplined product governance and change control environments.
• Background supporting Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Detail‑oriented and disciplined in standards compliance
• Strong spatial and system‑level understanding of product architecture
• Results‑driven, reliable, and able to work independently
• Effective communicator within cross‑functional engineering teams

How This Role Fits the Modularity Team

• Modular Product CAD Designer: Implements and protects that architecture in CAD & documentation