2D Mechanical Drafter/Engineer – Custom Industrial Equipment
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Washington County, WI / Greater Milwaukee Area |
Schedule: Full-time, 100% onsite, standard daytime hours |
Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000 base salary
An established, financially stable manufacturer of sustainable industrial thermal and environmental systems is seeking a 2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer to join its team. This direct-hire role offers the chance to design custom industrial equipment in a clean, modern facility while working closely with shop floor fabricators, with a clear path toward a future Lead Engineer position.
What you'll do- Draft and design specialized industrial thermal systems and environmental control equipment using 2D AutoCAD for custom client orders
- Produce comprehensive fabrication layouts, structural assembly schematics, and precise Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Collaborate directly with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists to verify that design specifications align with internal plant capabilities
- Build auxiliary 3D AutoCAD models or geometric renderings as needed to support customer design reviews and project spatial constraints
- Own diverse design scopes across core product lines, ensuring structural, thermal, and mechanical performance requirements are satisfied
- Review and update historical drawing archives to improve material yield, enhance field service access, and shorten manufacturing cycle times
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related four-year engineering discipline
- 3+ years of fast, accurate, and self-directed drafting experience utilizing 2D AutoCAD inside an active manufacturing plant
- Practical design background involving heavy industrial equipment, sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, piping networks, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics
- Practical engineering approach that considers welder access, shop tolerances, and real-world assembly efficiency
- Reliable work history demonstrating career longevity, quality craftsmanship, and dependable performance
- US work authorization
- Established residency within a 45-minute daily commute of Washington County, WI / Greater Milwaukee
- Exposure to industrial burners, heat exchangers, air handling systems, or thermal processing equipment
- Familiarity with structural steel framing norms, SMACNA duct standards, or industrial pressure piping layouts
- Secondary experience in 3D CAD platforms (Solid Works or Inventor) for complex assembly modeling
- $55,000 – $75,000 base salary
- Full corporate benefits package
This is a direct-hire opportunity to apply 2D drafting precision in a stable, low-stress manufacturing environment, with direct collaboration with shop floor fabricators and a clear path toward a Lead Engineer role.
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