Mechanical CAD Designer

MECHANICAL CAD DESIGNER (Permanent)
Our client, an international manufacturing organization with headquarters in WNY, is looking to hire a Mechanical CAD Designer to join their growing team. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed manufacturing, assembly, piping, fabrication, and weld drawings
  
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and complete production drawing packages for mechanical systems utilizing SolidWorks
  
• Create General Arrangement (GA) drawings, equipment layout, and installation drawings that will support site and production requirements
  
• Manage accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing revisions, and engineering records
  
• Ensure consistency between P&IDs, mechanical schematics, and 3D models at all times
  
• Maintain controlled engineering documentation within PDM/PLM systems, ensuring revision accuracy and traceability
  
• Conduct design reviews to ensure all drawings meet company drafting standards, quality requirements, and maintain compliance with applicable industry codes—providing CAD expertise to increase production efficiency and product quality
  
• Update drawings and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) throughout the product lifecycle
  
• Collaborate with Production & Manufacturing teams to review and resolve design, drawing, and assembly-related issues
  
• Utilize Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency
  
• Review vendor equipment data and supplier drawings to ensure accurate implementation into production drawing packages
  
• Support prototype builds, production enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure project readiness & documentation accuracy
  
• Deliver engineering documentation in support of project schedules and proactively resolve drawing-related issues
  
• Communicate design updates and documentation changes effectively across project stakeholders
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $70,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision (effective day 1), 401k with employer match; PTO (vacation and 56 hours sick time), Paid holidays (including plant shutdown between Christmas and New Years), annual safety shoe/glasses reimbursement
  
• 3+ years’ experience creating production drawings, manufacturing drawings, and/or engineered equipment designs
  
• Experience with HVAC systems, hydronic systems, and/or industrial mechanical products is a plus
  
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering technology, Mechanical Design, or related preferred
  
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for Parts, Assemblies, Weldments, Sheet metal, & Drawings
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
  
• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy
  
• Strong organizational & time management skills
  
• Self-motivated, but collaborative and team oriented
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters