CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $90000.00Salary, CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Technician

Design Solutions That Get Built

Do you enjoy transforming ideas into real-world products? Are you passionate about CAD design, manufacturing, and problem-solving?

Commercial Sewing is seeking an experienced CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Technician to join our Engineering team. In this role, you'll combine creative design work with hands-on manufacturing support to develop products, tooling, fixtures, and production solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and performance.

This isn't just a desk job. You'll work closely with engineering, production, and operations teams to see your designs move from concept to prototype to production.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges and seeing your work come to life on the manufacturing floor, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Design & Product Development

Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
Develop production-ready designs that balance functionality, quality, manufacturability, and cost.
Apply GD&T principles and engineering standards to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Support new product development from concept through production implementation.
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, and revision-controlled documentation.

Tooling, Fixtures & Manufacturing Support

Design tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Evaluate products and processes for manufacturability and assembly optimization.
Partner with production teams to troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
Assist with plant layout, workflow, and production improvement projects.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and enhance product quality.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Help implement engineering and manufacturing process improvements.
Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation within company systems.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll contribute to:

Efficient transitions from design to production
Improved manufacturing processes and workflow
Reduced production issues and rework
Better tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids
Increased product quality and customer satisfaction
Faster implementation of engineering improvements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
5–7 years of CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced SolidWorks proficiency.
Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
Tooling, fixture, and jig design experience.
Fabrication, machining, or manufacturing experience.
Experience with textiles, sewn products, or assembly-based manufacturing.
Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

Why Join Commercial Sewing?

At Commercial Sewing, you'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact our products, customers, and manufacturing operations.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Financial Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive Compensation
End-of-Year Bonus Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Paid Holidays
Summer Shutdown
Christmas Break
Spring Day Off
Paid Time Off

Employee Appreciation

Summer BBQ Gift Cards
Thanksgiving Dinner Gift Cards
Employee Recognition Programs
Casual Dress Fridays

Culture & Growth

Family-oriented work environment
Halloween Costume Contest
Christmas Party
Wellness Challenges
Professional development opportunities
Advancement from within

Many of our employees have been with Commercial Sewing for 20, 30, and even 40+ years, a testament to our culture and commitment to our team.

 
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