About this role
Tool Designer – CAD Engineer
Location: Denver, CO (5x/ week onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Experience Required: 8-10
Skills: EIS : AutoCAD~EIS : Manufacturing Engineering Support
< data-start="152" data-end="177">Role Description</>- Develop and execute high-fidelity softgoods prototypes aligned to industrial design intent and functional requirements
- Support material selection and characterization across textiles, silicones, polymers, and coatings
- Create and refine 2D patterns, perform digital fit checks, and support physical fit validation
- Execute cut-and-sew trials; iterate seams, stitches, and construction details
- Support EVT and DVT builds, including soft tooling for silicone and polymer components
- Perform early DFM/DFx assessments to ensure scalability and manufacturability
- Support prototype validation testing and incorporate feedback into design iterations
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve prototype issues quickly
- Document prototype learnings and clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations
- Hands-on experience in softgoods prototype development (textiles, silicone, polymers, leather, hybrid constructions)
- Strong knowledge of pattern engineering and 2D pattern creation from 3D CAD geometry
- Cut-and-sew expertise including seam construction, stitch types, thread selection, and tension calibration
- Experience with EVT/DVT prototype builds and rapid iteration cycles
- Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFx) for softgoods
- Experience integrating hardware into softgoods (buckles, lugs, magnets, connectors)
- Familiarity with validation testing (tensile, tear, abrasion, flex, sweat/environmental exposure)
- Working knowledge of CAD tools (Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
- Ability to collaborate with industrial design, mechanical, manufacturing teams, and suppliers