CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Technician
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryCAD 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.
Company at a glance
Commercial Sewing specializes in the marine and power sports markets with a focus on producing canvas products for Original Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers.
Our mission is simple. We believe ourselves to be an extension of our customer engineering and manufacturing. We value consistent communication and strive to provide our clients innovative solutions at the highest value and performance. We are consistently growing and consider ourselves to be the dominant supplier of sewn products to the OEM Power Sport and Marine markets. This level of quality and responsibility is not to be taken for granted and we strive to be flexible and fair to the needs of our customers, employees and the communities we work in.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- End-of-Year Bonus Opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Summer Shutdown
- Christmas Break
- Spring Day Off
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Appreciation Summer BBQ
- Gift Cards
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Casual Dress Fridays
- Professional Development Opportunities
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