2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer – Custom Industrial Equipment

Software Placement Group; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full corporate benefits package

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a 2D Mechanical Drafter/Engineer in Wisconsin for a direct-hire role with a path toward Lead Engineer. The position focuses on designing custom industrial thermal and environmental systems in a clean, modern facility, collaborating closely with shop floor fabricators to ensure feasibility and quality.

You will draft with 2D AutoCAD, produce BOMs and fabrication layouts, and coordinate with welders and machinists to verify tolerances and performance while

Qualifications

• BSME or related four-year engineering degree required.
• 3+ years of drafting experience in a manufacturing plant using 2D AutoCAD.
• Experience with heavy industrial equipment, ductwork, piping, or heat transfer is preferred.
• Ability to work directly with shop floor staff and meet tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design industrial thermal systems and environmental equipment using 2D AutoCAD for custom orders.
• Produce fabrication layouts, structural schematics, and BOMs.
• Coordinate with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists to align designs with capabilities.
• Create auxiliary 3D CAD models when needed to support reviews and spatial constraints.
• Maintain and update drawing archives to improve yield and reduce cycle times.

Skills

2D AutoCAD drafting

Mechanical design

Shop-floor collaboration

Self-directed work

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks or Inventor

Job description

Location: Washington County, WI / Greater Milwaukee Area | Schedule: Full-time, 100% onsite, standard daytime hours | Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000 base salary

Overview

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

Required qualifications

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• 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 (SolidWorks or Inventor) for complex assembly modeling

Compensation and benefits

• $55,000 – $75,000 base salary
• Full corporate benefits package

Why this role

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.