Contract CAD Designer

Position Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader dedicated to improving over 15 million lives through higher quality sleep. With a mission-driven team of over 4,000 members, the company is committed to creating a future where wellbeing is at the center of everything. This contract position provides technical mechanical CAD and drawing support to new product development and standard product support of engineering activities, including engineering drafting practices, CAD assembly setup, and document control.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical mechanical CAD and drawing support for new product development.
• Support standard product engineering activities and ensure proper document control.
• Implement engineering drafting practices and set up CAD assemblies.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical drafting, design and engineering technology two-year technical degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a drafting or CAD modeling position, primarily using SolidWorks.
• Experience designing for high volume production.
• Excellent SolidWorks knowledge and skills; SolidWorks Certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with the SolidWorks PDM system.
• Working knowledge of CREO and Windchill is a plus.
• Proficiency in mechanical design drafting practices with compliance to ASME Standard Y14.5 – 2009 and relevant GD&T standards.
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to perform mechanical engineering calculations is a plus.
• Experience in design for plastic injection molding, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: $40-45/hr, based on experience.
• Contract duration of 6+ months with potential for a longer-term commitment.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Flexible blend of remote work and in-office collaboration at the Minneapolis, Minnesota headquarters.
• Extensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, pharmacy, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.