Our client, WADE Communications, is looking for an intermediate CAD Designer. Company: Wade Communications

Location:
Brantford, Ontario — onsite Department: Engineering Employment type: Permanent full-time

Salary:
Depending on experience and qualifications As leaders in the development and manufacturing of high-quality communication antennas, WADE Antenna’s products are used by military organizations, defence contractors, and commercial aviation systems worldwide. With customers including DND, Canadian Defence, and NATO, we are perfectly positioned to be a part of changing the landscape of the Canadian defense strategy. We are looking for an Intermediate CAD Designer – Mechanical who is detail-oriented, asks thoughtful questions and investigates historical drawings and revisions to understand design intent. As a member of our engineering team, you will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to convert, create, and update mechanical models and production drawings. Your primary focus will be bringing existing documentation up to date, incorporating approved changes, and ensuring drawings accurately reflect current product configurations and applicable drafting standards. You will prepare documentation for review by a Senior Engineer and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing colleagues. You will also help identify changes that may require validation or testing and work with the Senior Engineer to develop the supporting test plans, methods, and reports. Additional responsibilities may include supporting new projects and manufacturing fixtures. Here is what you will be responsible for: Converting existing 2D drawings and legacy design information into accurate 3D part and assembly models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Creating, revising, and maintaining production drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Reviewing historical drawings, revision records, engineering markups, and available product information to understand previous changes and design intent.
• Identifying discrepancies, missing information, and conflicting revisions; working with engineering colleagues to resolve questions before incorporating changes.
• Updating drawings to reflect approved product changes, current configurations, company drafting practices, and applicable standards.
• Maintaining consistency between models, drawings, parts lists, and bills of materials.
• Preparing clear manufacturing documentation, including dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, and assembly details, as directed by engineering.
• Identifying proposed changes that may affect fit, function, performance,



or manufacturability and flagging them to the Senior Engineer for assessment of validation or testing requirements.
• Working with the Senior Engineer to develop test plans, test methods, and acceptance criteria to validate changes.
• Supporting testing as required, documenting results, and preparing validation reports for senior engineering review.
• Incorporating approved changes and validation findings into the relevant models, drawings, and supporting documentation, maintaining traceability to the change.
• Maintaining organized CAD files and accurate revision histories in accordance with company document-control practices.
• Collaborating with manufacturing to clarify drawing requirements and investigate documentation issues.
• Supporting modelling and detailing for new projects, manufacturing fixtures, and related engineering activities as required. Here is what you bring:
• 4–8 years of relevant experience as a CAD Designer, Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Drafter, or in a similar role.
• A college diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Design and Drafting, or a related discipline is preferred. A university degree in Mechanical Engineering is also accepted.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor for 3D part modelling, assemblies, and drawing creation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating, interpreting, and updating 2D mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in configuration management of mechanical and electrical components, release and change processes, and review of drawings.
• A practical understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and how production drawings are used on the shop floor.
• Experience updating existing designs and documentation using engineering instructions, markups, and revision records.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, dimensions, fits, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;).
• Ability to recognize when a change may require engineering assessment or testing and communicate the concern clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and an organized approach to CAD files, documentation, and revision control.
• Transparent written and verbal communication skills,



including the ability to document changes, observations, and test results.
• Sound judgment and a willingness to ask questions when information or design intent is unclear.
• Ability to manage assigned work reliably within a collaborative engineering team.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain Controlled Good certification Nice-to-have:
• Experience designing, modelling, or documenting antennas, RF-related products, or associated mechanical assemblies.
• Experience converting legacy drawings into structured 3D models and updated production documentation.
• Experience with manufacturing fixtures, fabricated components, machined parts, or mechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting product validation, developing test procedures, or preparing technical test reports.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and CAD document-management systems. Relevant experience in automotive, industrial equipment, or other mechanical manufacturing environments is welcome. Previous antenna or RF experience is not required. Here is

what we offer
• An opportunity to get onboard with a company set for growth and input to the Canadian National Security and Defense strategy
• Comprehensive group benefits
• Participation in company matching pension plan
• Monthly social events for the entire company Position Status: This is a replacement position. AI is not used in the screening or evaluation of candidates. Currently, we are only able to consider applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada. We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, we will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. WADE Antenna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the province where we operate. At WADE Antenna, we value the insights and innovation that diverse and inclusive teams bring to work.

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