Manages a team of CAE specialists that support the design engineering and development of products, components, or structures.
Collaborates with engineering teams to provide CAE design, analysis, and modeling support. Utilizes CAE tools to facilitate benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Evaluates project results to design, develop, and implement guidelines and procedures to achieve engineering efficiencies.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Aided Design Manager | The Computer Aided Design Manager establishes departmental standards for software, techniques, and tools to prepare technical drawings. Manages a team of computer aided design (CAD) drafters. Being a Computer Aided Design Manager reviews performance on projects. Coordinates with engineers or designers and CAD drafters to ensure stakeholder satisfaction with projects. In addition, Computer Aided Design Manager assesses potential new uses for CAD within the organization. Uses knowledge of the field to keep the department's software, techniques, and tools up to date. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a director or head of unit/department. The Computer Aided Design Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Computer Aided Design Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. |
| 2 | Computer-Aided Engineering Designer I | The Computer-Aided Engineering Designer I creates prototypes, layouts and models for product components, a system, or a manufacturing process using CAE tools. Utilizes computer-aided engineering (CAE) software tools to support and optimize the design engineering process for products, components, or structures. Being a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer I collects and assembles data. Performs analysis to find flaws or inefficiencies in designs and to model solutions. In addition, Computer-Aided Engineering Designer I employs CAE tools to enable benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 3 | Computer-Aided Engineering Designer II | The Computer-Aided Engineering Designer II creates prototypes, layouts and models for product components, a system, or a manufacturing process using CAE tools. Utilizes computer-aided engineering (CAE) software tools to support and optimize the design engineering process for products, components, or structures. Being a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer II collects and assembles data. Performs analysis to find flaws or inefficiencies in designs and to model solutions. In addition, Computer-Aided Engineering Designer II employs CAE tools to enable benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer II typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. |
| 4 | CAE Design Engineer IV | The CAE Design Engineer IV creates prototypes, detailed layouts, and models to support the conceptual design process. Utilizes computer-aided engineering (CAE) software tools to support and optimize the design engineering process for complex products, components, or structures. Being a CAE Design Engineer IV performs computer simulations to find flaws or design inefficiencies, model various load and stress scenarios, and implement design improvements. Conducts research and analysis to understand requirements and specifications, identify optimal materials, and assess manufacturability. In addition, CAE Design Engineer IV collects and assembles data and maintains design documentation. Employs CAE tools to enable benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a manager. Being a CAE Design Engineer IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as a CAE Design Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. |
| 5 | Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III | The Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III creates prototypes, layouts and models for product components, a system, or a manufacturing process using CAE tools. Utilizes computer-aided engineering (CAE) software tools to support and optimize the design engineering process for products, components, or structures. Being a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III collects and assembles data. Performs analysis to find flaws or inefficiencies in designs and to model solutions. In addition, Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III employs CAE tools to enable benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Budgeting | Level 2 |
| Planning and Organizing | Level 3 |
| Coordination | Level 3 |