CAD Designer - Manufacturing

donaldson· USA Donaldson Company Inc.
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📍 Nicholasville, KY (USA)Full time

About this role

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. ​

 

Role Responsibilities:  

  • Communicates product designs through drawings, specifications 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.
  • Duties and tasks are frequently nonroutine. 
  • Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher level employees.
  • May adapt procedures, process, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.  

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proficient in SolidWorks
  • Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of technical drawings (blueprints, production schematics etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with NX package a plus.
  • Experience working with larger assembly with many components.
  • Goal oriented and some experience working in a deadline driven environment.
  • Understanding of industry accepted design standards.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to conceptualize design concepts based on design requirements

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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This CAD Designer - Manufacturing role at donaldson is based in Nicholasville, KY (USA). The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the CAD Designer - Manufacturing role at donaldson full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a CAD Designer - Manufacturing role in the USA Donaldson Company Inc. department at donaldson.
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When was the CAD Designer - Manufacturing job at donaldson posted?
This CAD Designer - Manufacturing position at donaldson was posted on Sep 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
CAD Designer - Manufacturing
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