2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer – Custom Industrial Equipment

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

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking a 2D Mechanical Drafter/Engineer to design custom industrial equipment in a 100% onsite setting near Washington County, WI. You will draft complex layouts and BOMs for sustainable thermal and environmental systems, collaborating directly with shop floor teams to ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes precision in 2D drafting, with a clear path to advanced engineering responsibilities as the company grows, backed by a long history of stability and a low-stress work

Qualifications

• BSME degree required.
• 3+ years of 2D AutoCAD drafting in a manufacturing environment.
• US work authorization and a 45-minute daily commute to Washington County, WI.

Responsibilities

• Design custom industrial equipment using 2D AutoCAD for client orders.
• Generate fabrication layouts, structural assembly schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists to verify design specs fit capabilities.
• Develop supporting 3D renderings as needed for design reviews and spatial constraints.
• Own design lifecycles across core product lines, ensuring performance requirements are met.
• Review and update historical drawings to improve material yield and manufacturing cycle times.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

2D AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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.