Senior CAD Designer / Mechanical Designer

Bulk Material Handling Industry

We are seeking an experienced CAD Designer / Mechanical Designer to support structural and mechanical engineering projects focused within the bulk material handling industry.

This role will be heavily involved in 2D/3D CAD modeling, drafting, layouts, fabrication drawings, and engineering support for large-scale material handling systems and equipment. The position works closely with Engineers, Project Managers, vendors, and clients throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for bulk material handling systems and related equipment
• Develop layouts, fabrication drawings, schematic drawings, and scale drawings based on project specifications
• Support structural and mechanical engineering teams with CAD modeling and drafting activities using established drafting standards and protocols
• Gather project information and prepare drawings for fabrication release and customer approval
• Review, revise, and update drawings for accuracy and compliance with project requirements
• Interpret technical reports, engineering specifications, and design documentation
• Perform dimensional calculations and layout verification to ensure proper configurations and fit-up
• Apply strong “Good Engineering Practices” while contributing drafting improvements, problem-solving ideas, and innovative design feedback
• Coordinate directly with clients, vendors, Engineers, Supervisors, and Project Managers throughout project execution
• Ensure project schedules, drawing quality, and deliverables are maintained
• Mentor Junior Designers, CAD Technicians, and Interns

Required Experience

• 6 years of CAD drafting and design experience
• 5–6 years of experience within the bulk material handling industry
• Strong background creating detailed structural and mechanical drawings
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering project environments

Software Experience Desired

• AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
• Advance Steel (preferred but not required)
• SolidWorks
• Inventor

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred, but not required

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills in Spanish, German, or Italian are considered a plus

Compensation

• Starting salary around $102K DOE
• Final compensation will be commensurate with overall experience and technical background.