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About the Role
This role is based in the Albany, New York area and will design packages from concept through production-ready drawings. You will be the primary design resource for steel wall systems, structural details, liner interfaces, deck and coping connections, equipment pads, and complete packaged-pool kits. The work sits at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and dealer installation.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2D and 3D CAD development for steel-sided packaged pool models, options, and standard configurations.
- Create production drawings, assemblies, cut lists, bills of material, and installation details.
- Design steel wall panels, rails, braces, and hardware for strength, fit-up, and field assembly.
- Coordinate liner, coping, deck, plumbing, and equipment layouts so kits ship complete.
- Work with manufacturing and purchasing gauges, coatings, hardware, and vendor components.
- Support engineering changes, new model introductions, and updates from plant and field feedback.
- Set CAD standards and mentor additional drafters as the product line grows.
Requirements
- Associate degree in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional CAD experience; lead or senior-level work preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor, plus AutoCAD.
- Experience designing sheet metal / formed steel or similar fabricated products.
- Ability to produce complete drawing packages: assemblies, details, BOMs, and revision history.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: laser/plasma cutting, forming, welding, powder coat or galvanizing, and hardware assembly.
- Clear written and verbal communication with plants, vendors, and field teams.
- Must be able to work on-site in the Albany, New York area.
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk Inventor
- AutoCAD
- Sheet metal design
- Fabricated products design
- Manufacturing processes
- Laser cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Forming
- Welding
- Powder coating
- Galvanizing
- Hardware assembly
- CAD
- Drafting
- Mechanical design
Location
- Albany, New York area
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- Lead
- Senior-level
Education Level
- Associate degree in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or equivalent experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $105,000 annually
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Optional life and disability insurance
- Other incentive or compensation programs may be available
About the Company
- Explore Industries is a leader in swimming pool design and manufacturing.
- The team is driven by respect, integrity, and innovation.
- The company believes in empowering employees, fostering collaboration, and delivering top-quality products that set industry standards.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.