2D CAD Design Lead – Plant Layout & Conveyor Systems

2D CAD Design Lead – Plant Layout & Conveyor Systems

Location:

Madison Heights, MI (also Bloomfield Hills, MI and Farmington Hills, MI)

Hourly rate: $24.00–$35.00 (Madison Heights), $30.00–$40.00 (Bloomfield Hills) Annual salary: $50,320–$72,350 (Farmington Hills)

• Spend the majority of time supporting projects in the Detroit area, with extended onsite assignments at manufacturing plant locations as required
• Maintain and manage the layout of record by integrating supplier-provided drawings and issuing weekly layout releases
• Ensure timely, accurate, and well-organized submission of all AutoCAD drawings from suppliers on the designated data‑sharing platform
• Develop and update 2D AutoCAD drawings for conveyors, carriers, and related equipment
• Create detailed layout studies including cross‑sections, station layouts, interference checks, chording studies, and envelope studies
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal engineering teams to resolve layout conflicts and support program execution
• Report directly to the Engineering Program Manager

• Minimum of 10 years of AutoCAD design experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
• In‑depth knowledge of conveyor layouts, systems, and design principles
• General understanding of various conveyor types and their associated components
• Strong ability to perform field measurements, interpret site conditions, and convert technical inputs into accurate layouts

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