CAD Engineer (Composite / Thermoforming)

Location: Nhon Trach, Dong Nai

Report to: Engineering Manager

1. Role Overview

The CAD Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, and manufacturing of composite parts and tooling. This role focuses on 2D/3D design, forming simulation, and tooling development to ensure product performance and manufacturability.

2. Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Develop 2D flat patterns for composite layups considering forming constraints
• Convert 2D layouts into 3D forming patterns (spring-back, forming behavior)
• Design thermal forming molds based on 3D CAD data
• Create waterjet nesting programs to optimize material usage

Simulation & Analysis

• Perform FEA analysis (forming simulation, stress/strain evaluation)
• Provide technical feedback to optimize customer designs

Project & Process Support

• Participate in mold tuning and forming trials
• Collaborate with machine shop during tooling fabrication
• Apply DOE (Design of Experiments) for process optimization
• Manage engineering tasks, timelines, and deliverables

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with customers and internal teams to align technical solutions
• Support manufacturing and process teams during production

3. Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Experience

• 0–3 years in CAD/FEA engineering (composites, plastics, thermoforming preferred)

Technical Skills

• Proficient in CAD: SolidWorks, CATIA, NX
• Experience with FEA tools: Abaqus, Ansys
• Understanding of thermoplastic materials & forming processes
• Knowledge of waterjet cutting / nesting

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication with customers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Preferred

• Experience in continuous fiber composites
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
• Mandarin & English communication