What is your experience with solid modeling/CAD?
Manufacturing engineers can have very different involvement with the creation and maintenance of models and drawings, depending on their specific role and organization. At a minimum, all manufacturing engineers should have the basic ability to read and interpret drawings and have a working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing methods. If you do have the ability to create drawings and models, this may be seen as a competitive advantage over other candidates. You should spell out all applicable training and experience you have in this area. Recent graduates who have formal training with specific applications should highlight this experience, as it usually transfers to other programs, and may put you at a more advanced level than other candidates.
"While I am not a GD&T expert, I do understand how to read a print. I have experience with Solid Works and Pro-E. I can create models and drawings of most tools and fixtures that I need to have made. I have even created some models of machines and check fixtures with a few moving parts. I really enjoy taking something from concept, to model, to drawing, and making it a reality."
"I have a certificate in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, and NX. During my previous position as Tool Design Engineer, I spent 80% of my time in the CAD world. I would design various tools, create and assemble machine fixtures that would help to manufacture, and assign materials to said designs. We had a limited capability of machines, so I was required to work closely with CNC programmers as well as operations when designing and monitoring the fabrication of the CAD designs."