CAD Designer

Quantum Fuel Systems / www.qtww.com

Reports to: VP, Engineering

Location: Lake Forest, CA (onsite at company headquarters)

Employment type: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $125,000.00/year

Quantum Fuel Systems is engineering the future of alternative fuel solutions. For over 25 years, we've been at the forefront of clean energy innovation, designing, developing, and delivering industry-leading storage systems and transport trailers for compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen.

Based in Lake Forest, California, we're driving clean energy forward by helping our partners meet ambitious net-zero targets with safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions. Our product line includes next-generation fuel storage systems for commercial vehicles and virtual pipeline trailers that offer industry-leading capacity with advanced composite technology.

JOB PURPOSE

The CAD Designer plays a key role in translating engineering concepts into precise, production-ready drawings and documentation that meet ASME and automotive industry standards. This position works closely with the engineering team to support the full design lifecycle, from detailed design development and component selection through drawing release and change management. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this role serves as an essential link between design and production in a growth-stage manufacturing and engineering environment.

Requirements

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the design engineers to develop the detailed design of integrated systems to meet customer expectations.
• Create production drawings to ASME and automotive standards and follow the documented release procedures for issuing the drawings to production/procurement.
• Support component selection, specification generation, sourcing, and vendor communication.
• Perform changes to existing drawings.
• Generate and maintain engineering Bill of Materials for development projects.
• Adopt and implement Quantum's Quality Assurance Procedures-QAP and Departmental Work Instructions-DWI.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Engineering Design and Drafting Certificate or a minimum of 5 years experience in design drafting
• NX drafting and modeling courses (CAD)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M-1994

Preferred:

• A minimum of 5 years in product design.
• Knowledge of change processes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and punctual onsite attendance for all scheduled work hours is an essential function of this position.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to ensure timely arrival for scheduled work hours and occasional off-site travel for business-related tasks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Candidates may be asked to complete skills-based assessments as part of the interview process.
• Relevant work experience may also be substituted for education or certification, at the company’s discretion.
• Employment is contingent upon successful pre-hire completion of a background check and AB 2188 compliant drug testing.
• Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and organizational priorities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Quantum Fuel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, Quantum Fuel Systems provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application and interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of a job or to participate in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@qtww.com so that we may engage in the interactive process to identify an appropriate accommodation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance where applicable.

Benefits

• Health care plans (medical, dental & vision) - choose from 2 HMO and 2 PPO medical plans
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Retirement plan (401k) with company match
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick & selected holidays)
• Family leave (maternity/paternity)
• Short & long term disability plans