CAD Design (GD&T Engineer)

Position: CAD Design & GD&T Engineer - Design, Prototype

Work Experience: 3 to 6 Years

Relevant Tool: 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, AutoCAD)

Work Location: Chennai

Role & responsibilities

• Layout Design: Develop 2D/3D plant floor layouts integrating cobots, conveyors, fixtures, safety fencing and operator workstations.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, AutoCAD) for drawing creation.
• EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) Design: Design custom grippers, vacuum tooling and fixtures for cobot/robot end-effectors based on part geometry, weight and process requirements (pick-and-place, welding, dispensing, assembly).
• Drafting: Create detailed 2D engineering drawings (part drawings, assembly drawings, sub-assembly drawings) from 3D CAD models.
• models. Ensure drawings follow drafting standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO 128, or company-specific drafting standards).
• Maintain drawing templates, standard parts libraries and title block formats.
• Release and manage drawing revisions through PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter, AWC, NX, etc.)
• GD&T: Apply GD&T symbols and callouts (flatness, straightness, position, concentricity, runout, profile, etc.) accurately on part drawings per ASME Y14.5 / ISO 1101 standards.
• Review supplier/vendor drawings for GD&T correctness and compliance with design intent.
• Support tolerance allocation discussions with design and manufacturing teams to balance cost vs. precision.
• Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers and quality teams to ensure drawings reflect accurate design intent.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards, tolerancing practices and datum structures.
• Ability to read and interpret complex assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis (1D/2D/3D) (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate a large, complex organization and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.