Mechanical Designer​/CAD Drafter - Garner, NC

A manufacturer in the Garner, NC area is hiring a Mechanical Designer with hands‑on CAD experience. This is a production-focused drafting role: you will develop 3D models and detailed drawings, build bills of material for custom equipment, and work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to keep projects moving from design to shop floor.

If you have experience with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD, understand how sheet metal and welded assemblies go together, and can manage multiple active projects without dropping the ball, this role is worth a close look.

• Develop and release 3D component and assembly models and associated production drawings in Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD
• Build bills of material for custom and semi‑custom equipment
• Review production drawings for dimensional, system, and technical accuracy
• Coordinate and execute design changes from engineering reviews and manufacturing markups
• Perform design for assembly and design for manufacturing assessments on components and assemblies
• Work with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet standards, schedules, and cost targets
• Coordinate with vendors and outside sources as needed to complete design work or support prototype development
• Manage multiple active projects while meeting production schedules and customer requirements

• Pay:
  Discussed during the interview process based on experience
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday
• Type:
  Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire depending on candidate profile
• Location:
  
  Garner, NC
• Start:
  Immediate upon successful screening

Required:

• Associate degree in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a CAD drafting role
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (Solid Works also acceptable)
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing mechanical or electro‑mechanical drawings and designs
• Familiarity/exposure to sheet metal, piping, welding or related fabrication disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a production environment where projects and schedules vary.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting engineering projects involving cost reductions, warranty improvements, or product upgrades
• Familiarity with industrial product development in a custom manufacturing environment

EOE