3D Machine Design Specialist - Onshape CAD

Voxel Innovations

Knightdale (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Retirement plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Voxel Innovations seeks a highly skilled Mechanical CAD Designer / 3D Machine Design Specialist to design, model, and improve custom machines, tooling, fixtures, and fluid-handling systems for advanced manufacturing.

You will primarily model in Onshape, work with engineers, machinists, and vendors, and translate concepts into buildable, serviceable hardware with clean drawings and robust BOMs.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience creating detailed 3D CAD models of mechanical systems and complex assemblies.
  • Proficient with parametric CAD; Onshape experience strongly preferred and required.
  • Ability to create production-ready drawings for machined, sheet metal, cast, and assembled components.
  • Knowledge of GD&T and applying tolerances based on function, manufacturability, and inspection needs.
  • Understanding of how parts are machined, fabricated, inspected, assembled, and maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models of machines, tooling, fixtures, and fluid-handling systems using Onshape.
  • Develop complex mechanical assemblies using custom-designed parts and off-the-shelf components.
  • Create production-ready drawings with dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, and notes.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to turn concepts into detailed models and drawing packages.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability, assembly, cost, and reliability.
  • Manage CAD structure, configurations, revisions, releases, and BOMs for large assemblies.
  • Communicate with vendors to source components, resolve fabrication questions, and support production.
  • Support hands-on assembly, measurement, troubleshooting, or testing when design feedback is needed.
  • Help improve CAD standards, drawing practices, and machine design workflows.

Skills

Detail‑oriented CAD modeling
Onshape expertise
GD&T knowledge
Large assemblies handling
Fabrication/manufacturing awareness

Education

Engineering or manufacturing education
Mechanical design background

Tools

Onshape

Job description

Voxel Innovations seeks a highly skilled Mechanical CAD Designer / 3D Machine Design Specialist to design, model, and improve custom machines, tooling, fixtures, and fluid-handling systems for advanced manufacturing.

You will primarily model in Onshape, work with engineers, machinists, and vendors, and translate concepts into buildable, serviceable hardware with clean drawings and robust BOMs.

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