CAD Drafter

Mechanical Designer – 3D CAD (AutoDesk Inventor)

Reports to: Design Engineering Manager

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to create detailed 3D models and piece-part drawings using Autodesk Inventor. This role is hands-on, accuracy-focused, and central to supporting engineered-to-order industrial products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in modeling, assemblies, and drawing packages, including proper mating, constraints, and consistency.

• Provide realistic timelines for assigned work and deliverables.

• Generate customer approval drawings in a standard format.

• Create all required piece-part drawings once the design is approved.

• Prepare accurate Bills of Material within both the drawing package and internal ERP system.

• Make revisions and correct errors as needed.

• Support additional design tasks and general engineering needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or equivalent experience.

• 5 years of drafting/design experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor strongly preferred.

• Prior exposure to heat exchanger design or similar engineered equipment is a plus.

• Solid understanding of mechanical principles, manufacturing methods, and material behavior.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

• Hybrid office/manufacturing setting with regular time spent on the shop floor.

• Use of standard office technology, CAD tools, and ERP systems.

• When in the plant, proper PPE is required (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear).

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing and walking; occasional bending, kneeling, ladder climbing, and reaching.

• Ability to lift or move up to 25 lbs.

• Visual abilities must include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Occasional evenings or weekends may be needed based on workload.

Benefits

• Generous PTO

• Professional development support

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