CAD Designer - Telcom Enclosures

CAD Designer / Product Designer

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: American Products - 598 Evergreen Strafford MO 65757

Join a growing American Products Engineering team where your designs directly impact real‑world manufacturing solutions. As a CAD Designer / Product Designer, you'll collaborate with customers, sales, and production to create high‑quality, custom equipment, while helping improve future designs through innovation and expertise.

We're looking for motivated designers who want long‑term career growth in a safety‑first environment.

What You'll Do

• Design custom communications enclosures using 3D modeling software
• Modify existing production designs to meet customer needs
• Create bills of material, customer drawings, and manufacturing documentation
• Support design testing and continuous improvement efforts
• Develop innovative design solutions to improve quality and reduce cost
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, production, and customers

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Equivalent education and hands‑on experience considered

Experience & Skills

• Proficient in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Syteline a plus)
• Sheet metal design experience required
• Stamping dies, jigs, and fixtures experience preferred
• 2+ years of industrial mechanical engineering experience

Professional Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work professionally with internal teams and customers

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs, and use hands for detailed work
• Must wear safety glasses and steel‑toe boots
• Safety procedures must be followed at all times

This position has no direct reports.

Job duties may evolve based on business needs.

Ready to design solutions that matter? Apply now and grow your career with us.