CAD Designer (Sales)

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, is a market leader in innovative ceiling and architectural systems. Together we innovate, create and build better. Combining the established stability of an industry leader with the momentum of the high-growth data center sector, WAVE is seeking an innovative, communicative CAD Designer to support its rapidly expanding Data Center Containment business.

Joining the Integrated Solutions team and reporting to the Director, Integrated Solutions, this position transforms complex client requirements into high-precision custom designs, quote packages, and production-ready fabrication drawings. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and clients, leveraging modern CAD platforms alongside AI-enabled tools to streamline design workflows, ensure manufacturability, and solve technical challenges.

The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented mindset, thrives in an evolving technical environment, and excels at cross-functional communication across every stage of a project. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent), 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and proven proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor. This is a hybrid position.

This position operates under a collaborative hybrid model and requires candidates to sit within a commutable distance of our corporate headquarters in Malvern, PA, or our manufacturing facilities in Aberdeen, MD, or Alpharetta, GA. To foster team connection and seamless integration, the role follows a structured onboarding schedule of two on-site days per week for the first two months, one day per week during the third month, and transitions to a flexible cadence requiring on-site presence at least once per month following the initial 90-day period.

Key Responsibilities

• Create quote drawings and technical layouts using SolidWorks, DriveWorks, Microsoft Visio, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop fabrication drawings, accessory details, installation drawings, and 3D models for containment systems.
• Design custom containment solutions based on customer requirements, specifications, and field conditions.
• Provide technical design support to the sales team throughout the quotation and project lifecycle.
• Review customer requests and identify missing information required to complete designs accurately.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Maintain drawing standards, revision control, and design documentation.
• Leverage AI tools and automation to improve design workflows, quote tracking, and integration between drawings and Salesforce (SFDC) opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve design efficiency using emerging technologies.
• Support development of standard design libraries, templates, and configurable solutions.
• Coordinate with Estimators and Project Managers to ensure designs align with project scope, pricing, and schedules.
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety, LEAN, Continuous Improvement, and Teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of CAD design experience in manufacturing, architectural products, or construction-related industries.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor required.
• Experience creating fabrication, installation, and assembly drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to own design from start to finish, including communication of design to manufacturing and internal/external costumers.
• Must be commutable to our Malvern, PA, Aberdeen, MD, or Alpharetta, GA locations to allow for Hybrid schedule. See above for additional details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DriveWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Visio preferred.
• Experience supporting technical sales or custom-engineered products preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC) or other CRM systems is a plus.
• Interest in AI tools and workflow automation to improve business processes.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $67,442 to $84,367 annually with a quarterly profit-sharing opportunity in addition to base compensation.

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to: health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.

Come build better with us!

Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact [email protected].

Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.