CAD Designer 3

Description

About XeteX

At XeteX, our mission, vision, and values drive our company purpose: “Helping Buildings Breathe Better.” By designing and manufacturing high-performing energy recovery ventilation and air handling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, XeteX produces a better world for all of us. 

XeteX was founded in 1984. In recent years, our Company has experienced unprecedented growth and has been recognized as an eight-time Inc. 5000 Honoree ranking as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our headquarters are located in Coon Rapids, MN and our production facilities are based in Holmen, WI.

Xetex is teaming with innovation, expertise, and outstanding people. That is why we value our people as our greatest asset! Our employees lead through integrity, apply creativity and talent, invent innovative solutions to meet new demands, and offer effective services/products to be leaders in the industry. By adding your creativity, innovations, and contributions, you take pride in being a valued member of our growth and success.

Designer 3

The Designer III is an expert technical role responsible for leading complex 3D modeling, driving CAD standards, and producing fully accurate, production-ready drawings and BOMs with complete independence. This position transforms minimal input into detailed models, mentors lower-level designers, and ensures the team’s work meets factory, modeling, and documentation standards.

The role provides advanced troubleshooting, reviews and corrects lower-level CAD work, identifies workflow issues, and helps implement improved tools, templates, and processes. The Designer III is a key technical resource for the department, demonstrating strong judgment, efficiency, and high-level understanding of XeteX systems while supporting continuous improvement across engineering and production.

Job Duties: 

Advanced Modeling & Technical Expertise

· Demonstrates advanced proficiency in CAD, producing accurate, complete 3D models and drawings with minimal direction.

· Converts rough concepts or sketches into fully driven models and detailed fabrication drawings.

· Acts as the primary technical resource for complex modeling challenges.

· Creates, updates, and maintains CAD libraries, templates, and advanced model structures to support consistent, efficient design practices.

· Implements improved CAD tools, workflows, and modeling standards across the group.

· Ensures adherence to company standards for 3D modeling techniques, layout consistency, and model readability.

· Reviews work produced by lower-level designers, identifying issues and communicating corrections using the proper process.

· Ensures all BOMs are accurate and align with factory expectations for clarity and manufacturability.

Quality & Process Ownership

· Upholds and enforces all company standards for file management, documentation practices, and engineering accuracy.

· Owns the quality of assigned design work without requiring oversight.

· Identifies opportunities for product or process improvements and provides detailed technical recommendations.

· Suggests effective solutions as issues arise, supporting continuous improvement within the CAD team.

Project Coordination

· Maintains awareness of deadlines and proactively monitors schedule risks.

· Identifies bottlenecks before they impact workflow and assists in planning priorities for the CAD group.

· Supports coordination efforts to ensure units stay on track and issues are escalated appropriately.

· Participates in discussions with supervisors and management regarding delays, design issues, or cross-department challenges.

Leadership, Training & Team Development

· Trains, supports, and mentors lower-level designers during day-to-day work.

· Assists with prioritizing tasks for less experienced team members.

· Serves as a dependable resource that the team can rely on for advanced questions, standards interpretation, and problem-solving.

Requirements

· Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field. Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred

· Minimum of 5 years of CAD-related experience or demonstrated equivalent competency

· CAD-related experience or the ability to demonstrate CAD competency

· Leadership training or 1 year experience preferred

· Willingness and ability to train and lead up to three employees

· Expert AutoCAD proficiency

· Expert SolidWorks proficiency, SolidWorks certification

· Familiarity with fabrication equipment

· Familiarity with construction principles

· Detail orientated

· Strong understanding of full unit build structure and components

· Ability to work with a team and independently

· Ability to collaborate with a team and communicate effectively

Equal Opportunity Employer

XeteX is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits

XeteX LLC offers a full benefits package that includes Free Healthcare at the Neighborhood Family Clinic, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Company Paid Term Life/AD&D Insurance of $15k, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Mental Health Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401K with Company Match.