2D CAD Layout Specialist

Job Title: 2D LAYOUT SPECIALIST

Location: Warsaw, IN

Level: Senior

Client Facing: Yes

The PAC Group (PAC) is seeking an independent contractor to support facility layout and documentation services for a manufacturing environment. This engagement focuses on translating real-world plant conditions into accurate digital layouts and supporting production readiness for new program launches.

Scope of Work (Deliverables-Focused)
The contractor will provide services, including, but not limited to:

• Perform as-built field validation by conducting site measurements and identifying discrepancies between existing drawings and current facility conditions
• Deliver updated two-dimensional AutoCAD layouts reflecting accurate placement of equipment, utilities, and structural elements
• Create and modify facility layouts to support new product launches, including station rearrangements and equipment placement
• Produce detailed layout drawings (sections and elevations) for equipment installation, including clearance zones and facility tie-ins (electrical systems, piping systems, etc.)
• Provide recommendations to optimize workflow and layout efficiency using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Develop and maintain drawing documentation standards, including version control and file management practices
• Translate field sketches, markups, and point cloud data into accurate computer-aided design (CAD) deliverables

Key Requirements (Independent Contractor Criteria)

• Must operate as an independent contractor or registered business entity
• Responsible for determining work schedule, methods, and execution approach to meet deliverables
• Must provide own tools, equipment, and software (including AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Must carry appropriate business insurance (e.g., General Liability insurance; additional coverage as applicable)
• Ability to work onsite as needed to perform field validation and measurements

Technical Qualifications

• 5 years providing services related to:
  • Facility layout design
  • Industrial drafting
  • Plant engineering environments
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD two-dimensional drafting
• Ability to interpret:
  • Blueprints
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Structural and facility drawings
• Experience performing field verification and translating physical measurements into computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prior work supporting:
  • Equipment installations
  • New product launches
  • Manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean principles (5S methodology, workflow optimization, and layout efficiency)

Preferred Experience

• Experience with three-dimensional modeling tools
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Autodesk Vault)
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and facility safety considerations
• Background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing

Engagement Terms

• Contract Type: Independent contractor (Form 1099)
• Compensation: Hourly or project-based (to be discussed)
• Invoicing: Contractor responsible for submitting invoices per agreed schedule
• Duration: Project-based (potential for extension based on business needs)

This engagement is structured as an independent contractor relationship. The contractor maintains control over how services are performed and is not eligible for employee benefits or company-provided resources outside of project-specific requirements.