Posted 3 months ago
CAD Designer
@ Weston Forest Group
Paris, Ontario
Overview
Weston Forest Group is hiring a full-time CAD Designer to create 3D models and production blueprints in SolidWorks for protective crate designs. The role also covers quoting visuals, CNC programming via SolidWorks CAM, and Excel/VBA and Microsoft 365 workflow automation.
Responsibilities:
- Create 3D models and production blueprints in SolidWorks
- Develop concept visuals for customer quotes
- Program CNC machines with SolidWorks CAM
- Design protective crates from customer CAD files
- Automate blueprints and quotes with Excel/VBA
Requirements summary:
- SolidWorks modelling and production drawing experience
- Excel skills for data organization and quoting
- Comfort with Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms
- SolidWorks CAM for CNC programming (preferred)
- VBA experience (preferred)
- Woodworking or fabrication experience (preferred)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · risepeople
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Weston Forest Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Design & Engineering
• Create detailed 3D models & production blueprints using SolidWorks
• Develop concept visuals for customer quotes to enhance clarity & professionalism
• Program CNC machines using SolidWorks CAM & assist with troubleshooting & maintenance
• Collaborate with sales to interpret customer requirements such as handling method, crate entry type, weight distribution, & export compliance into accurate designs
• Partner with production to ensure designs are optimized for fabrication & efficiency
Customer Focused Design
• Collaborate with sales representatives to turn customer needs into practical, protective crate designs
• Use customer-supplied CAD files to design product-specific features, such as blocking, cradles, dunnage, & reusable crate options
• Provide clear visuals & technical input during quoting to help customers understand the value & function of each design choice.
• Balance protection, cost, usability, & manufacturability in every design
Innovation & Automation
• Use Excel/VBA to automate blueprint generation & quote creation
• Build custom tools to improve tracking, production, & delivery workflows
• Collaborate with your teammates to identify inefficiencies & design creative solutions using Microsoft 365 tools like Power Automate, SharePoint, & OneDrive
What We’re Looking For
Required Technical Skills
• Experience creating models, drawings, and production-ready designs in SolidWorks
• Excel skills, including the ability to organize data, support quoting, and improve design workflows
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 & cloud platforms for collaboration, file management, & improvement
Preferred Experience
• Experience with SolidWorks CAM for CNC programming
• Familiarity with SolidWorks Simulation or similar tools for validating design performance
• VBA experience, especially for automating repetitive tasks, reports, or quote-related workflows
• Practical woodworking, construction, or fabrication experience that supports hands-on design decisions
What Will Help You Succeed
• A creative, practical approach to solving design & production challenges
• Strong attention to detail & a continuous-improvement mindset
• A collaborative, self-motivated working style with the confidence to contribute ideas
A willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with the company
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