CAD Designer

CAD Designer Donaldson Company United States, Wisconsin, Baldwin Apr 28, 2026 Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. The CAD Designer at our Baldwin WI location creates CAD drawings, models, prints, and BOM's for IAF sales orders received at the plant. Will also support production with design related manufacturing issues and implementing CI feedback from the shop floor. This is an onsite role. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Baldwin, WI facility.

Role Responsibilities:

Provides hardware and systems designs within product design guidelines, maintaining high levels of standardization at minimal costs. Communicates product designs through drawings, specifications, CAD Designer and other related documents. Converts engineers' and technicians' rough product design sketches into working documents by digitizing with computer aided design (CAD) to enable a CAD operator to complete related computer entry. Develops and designs drawings to fulfill technical objectives consistent with established guidelines, customer requirements and design specifications. Provides input to alternative product and system designs as required. Initiates and completes Engineering Change Order Procedures. Reviews design alternatives as applied to product systems, products or parts development and provides input to design changes which meet production capabilities at favorable costs. May participate in planning and scheduling of design and drafting projects. Participates in all phases of project pre-design (feasibility) through fabrication, including manufacturing reviews. Provides support on CAD hardware and software issues and works closely with IT on CAD system issues/problems as required. Prepares or assists in preparation of product instruction manuals and engineering standards as required. May assist with prototype modification and testing of samples.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or 2 years related CAD design experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Solidworks & NX experience or certifications Teamcenter experience

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Key Words:

Mechanical Design & Drafting, CAD Designer (SolidWorks / NX), Product Design & Manufacturing Support, Engineering Change Order (ECO), and Mechanical Design & Drafting Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.