XeteX is hiring: Senior CAD Designer in West Salem

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 La Crosse, 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.

Senior CAD Designer

The Senior CAD Designer position involves coordinating with engineers, the CAD department, and manufacturing teams to ensure stakeholder satisfaction with projects.

This role reviews project performance and looks for potential improvements.

The Senior CAD Designer assesses potential new uses for CAD within the organization, keeps the department’s software, techniques, and tools up to date, assists in establishing departmental mechanical design standards, and ensures design for manufacturability.

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining technical drawings, visual representations of products, assembly instructions, and ensuring adherence to common practices within the CAD team.

Job Duties:

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with engineers, CAD team members, and manufacturing personnel to ensure designs meet functional and production requirements.

• Facilitate effective communication across departments to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.

Design Development

• Create and maintain detailed technical drawings, 3D models, and product visualizations using industry-standard CAD software.

• Develop and update assembly instructions and documentation to support manufacturing and quality assurance processes.

Performance Review & Improvement

• Monitor and assess ongoing project performance to identify design bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

• Recommend and implement improvements to optimize CAD workflows and output quality.

Standards & Compliance

• Establish, document, and enforce mechanical design standards and best practices across the department.

• Ensure that all designs meet manufacturability standards and adhere to company guidelines and industry norms.

Quality Control

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior CAD staff, promoting consistency and continuous improvement.

• Review CAD outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design and documentation standards.

Team Guidance & Quality Control

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior CAD staff, promoting consistency and continuous improvement.

• Review CAD outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design and documentation standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum

  • Education & Experience:

    • 2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design, or Engineering

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical or industrial design

  • Design experience with sheet metal and fabrication

  • Design experience with structural steel

  • Design experience with various fastening methods such as welding, hardware, rivets, etc

  • SolidWorks/Inventor and AutoCAD experience

• Other Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for creating charts and performing calculations

  • Performs effectively in ambiguous situations

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems

  • Responsible, personable, with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Ability to work within an environment with various interruptions during the day for factory support

• Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Similar Titles:

• Senior Mechanical CAD Designer​
• Lead CAD Design Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD Specialist
• Senior Product Design Engineer (CAD)
• CAD Team Lead – Mechanical Systems
• Senior 3D CAD Technician – Mechanical Fabrication
• Senior Drafting and Design Specialist
• Mechanical Design & Documentation Lead
• CAD Workflow & Quality Control Lead
• Engineering Design Coordinator (CAD)

Our Purpose

Through our purpose of “Helping Buildings Breathe Better,” XeteX unlocks the full potential of building environments through our innovative custom air handling solutions.

We are dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance, sustainable systems that optimize building air quality, increase energy efficiency, elevate occupant comfort, and enhance operations.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the premier HVAC air handling company, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.

XeteX strives to provide exceptional solutions that create commercial and industrial building environments exceeding customer expectations in comfort and performance.

Through continuous innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to sustainability, our products contribute to a greener planet.

Our Mission

With a relentless focus on innovation and quality, XeteX exists to breathe life into commercial and industrial facilities to reach their highest capabilities.

XeteX is directed by a simple idea: “Always do the right thing,” that represents our five Core Values:

• Integrity - Being honest, transparent, and ethical.
  
  

• Customer Focus - Prioritizing Customer needs in all we do.

• Excellence - Surpassing expectations in every aspect of our work.

• Collaboration - Embracing our collective strength which is the sum of our individual efforts.

• Autonomy - Empowering our people to make a difference.

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.