CAD Designer

Salary
Sharon, WI
Posted on November 6, 2026
$72,800.00 - $83,200.00

CAD Designer: Sharon, WI

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join a growing team in Sharon, WI! This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented design professional with experience in 3-D modeling, 2-D CAD, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Working directly with the Engineering Manager, you will support projects from initial sales specifications through production, creating detailed drawings, developing models, and preparing manufacturing files that help bring projects to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Create 3-D models and parametric designs, including table- and spreadsheet-driven parts.
Develop assemblies, engineering drawings, and detailed design documentation.
Produce sales submittal drawings based on project specifications, company design standards, and applicable industry standards.
Create detailed part drawings to support purchasing and production needs.
Import, modify, and repair files from various CAD formats.
Develop shop travelers with clear manufacturing instructions for production employees.
Generate cutting files and cut paths for multiple NC plasma cutting tables.
Perform 2-D CAD design and DXF manipulation of surfaces for CAM layouts.
Support the transition of designs from engineering through production.

Skills & Experience:

Education: Associate degree in engineering, preferred not required; relevant experience will be considered
Experience: 3+ years of experience in CAD design, 3-D modeling, and creating detailed engineering drawings, required
Software: 3-D CAD, 2-D Autodesk CAD, and CAM software, required; Inventor and OmniWin, preferred
Ability: manipulate DXF files, import/modify various CAD formats, strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, required; FEA experience preferred

What We Offer:

Medical & Dental Insurance
Additional coverage options
Group Life, AD&D, and Short-term Disability Insurance
8 company-paid holidays
PTO
401(k) & Profit Sharing
Prescription Safety Glasses
Steel-Toe Boot Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Overtime Opportunity

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: Starting pay of $35.00/hour

Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you have a background in CAD design and enjoy seeing your work move from concept to production, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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