2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer – Custom Industrial Equipment

Markent Personnel; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks a 2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer for a Washington County-based site to draft custom industrial equipment using 2D AutoCAD. This direct-hire role involves drafting, BOMs, and collaboration with shop floor fabricators in a clean, onsite facility.

The position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of 2D AutoCAD experience in manufacturing, with a clear path toward Lead Engineer as the company grows. Onsite work and stable environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• 3+ years of 2D AutoCAD drafting in manufacturing.
• Experience with heavy industrial equipment, ductwork, piping, or heat transfer.
• Design-for-manufacturability mindset prioritizing shop tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Design custom industrial equipment with 2D AutoCAD for client orders.
• Produce fabrication layouts, BOMs, and assembly schematics.
• Collaborate with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists.
• Develop supporting 3D renderings as needed for reviews.
• Own design scopes across core product lines and ensure specs.
• Refine legacy drawings to improve yield and throughput.

Skills

Drafting accuracy

Industrial equipment understanding

Project lifecycle ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related four-year engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer - Custom Industrial Equipment

$55,000 - $75,000 Base Salary Washington County / Greater Milwaukee Area Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: $55,000 - $75,000 base salary + full corporate benefits package; join a premier manufacturer with a legendary 40-year history of zero layoffs and a clear succession path to Lead Engineer.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Standard daytime hours, 100% onsite in a clean, modern facility with a low-stress, drama-free culture.
• Environment & Company Profile: Financially rock-solid manufacturer of sustainable industrial thermal and environmental systems featuring direct collaboration with shop floor fabricators and a 40-year stability track record.
• Core Functional Scope: Advanced 2D AutoCAD drafting for structural layouts, custom industrial equipment, thermal systems, ductwork, piping, and detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), 3+ years of 2D AutoCAD manufacturing experience, US work authorization, and a 45-minute daily commute to Washington County, WI.

If you thrive on the precision of 2D drafting and want to step into a secure, low-stress engineering environment, this direct-hire seat provides an exceptional career home. The employer is a financially rock-solid, premier manufacturer of sustainable industrial thermal and environmental systems that help global clients lower energy costs and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a 40-year history of zero layoffs, they offer a stable, family-friendly, and drama-free workplace focused on practical craftsmanship and long-term retention.

You will work in a clean, modern facility alongside a tight-knit team where technical autonomy is respected. Instead of endless corporate meetings and red tape, you will have genuine ownership over custom manufacturing orders - collaborating directly with shop floor fabricators and welders to see your drawings built into physical steel. Supported by an organic succession plan, this position provides a clear, transparent path toward a Lead Engineering role as the company continues to expand.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Design Custom Industrial Equipment: Draft and design specialized industrial thermal systems and environmental control equipment using 2D AutoCAD for custom client orders.
• Generate Fabrication Packages: Produce comprehensive fabrication layouts, structural assembly schematics, and precise Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Partner with Shop Fabricators: Collaborate directly with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists to verify that design specifications align with internal plant capabilities.
• Develop Supporting 3D Renderings: Build auxiliary 3D AutoCAD models or geometric renderings as needed to support customer design reviews and project spatial constraints.
• Manage Project Lifecycles: Own diverse design scopes across core product lines, ensuring all structural, thermal, and mechanical performance requirements are satisfied.
• Refine Legacy Designs: Review and update historical drawing archives to improve material yield, enhance field service access, and shorten manufacturing cycle times.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Education Foundation: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related four-year engineering discipline.
• 2D AutoCAD Expertise: 3+ years of fast, accurate, and self-directed drafting experience utilizing 2D AutoCAD inside an active manufacturing plant.
• Mechanical Systems Exposure: Practical design background involving heavy industrial equipment, sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, piping networks, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics.
• Design-for-Manufacturability Mindset: Practical engineering approach that considers welder access, shop tolerances, and real-world assembly efficiency.
• Proven Professional Stability: Reliable work history demonstrating career longevity, quality craftsmanship, and dependable performance.
• Local Commute Access: Established residency within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of Washington County / Greater Milwaukee.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Thermal / HVAC Experience: Specific exposure to industrial burners, heat exchangers, air handling systems, or thermal processing equipment.
• Pressure Vessel / Ductwork Code: Familiarity with structural steel framing norms, SMACNA duct standards, or industrial pressure piping layouts.
• 3D SolidWorks Proficiency: Secondary experience in 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks or Inventor) for complex assembly modeling.