3D Mechanical CAD Designer – Ambulance & Specialty Vehicles

CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS, INC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Truck and Body Works, Inc. in Woodbury, Georgia seeks a skilled 3D Mechanical CAD Designer to modify ambulance and specialty vehicle designs, maintain accurate 3D models, and generate detailed manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

The role requires collaboration with fabrication and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, update drawings for customer specs, and contribute to new product development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical CAD design, drafting, or manufacturing design.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience creating 3D assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of sheet metal, aluminum fabrication, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing personnel to resolve design and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Modify and update existing ambulance, fire/rescue, and specialty vehicle designs.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Develop production-ready drawings for aluminum structures, vehicle bodies, compartments, cabinets, doors, and other fabricated components.
• Create detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Update drawings to accommodate customer specifications, engineering changes, and production requirements.
• Work closely with fabrication, cabinet, assembly, and production teams to ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable.
• Coordinate with the CNC programmer to ensure drawings and design files are properly prepared for manufacturing.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, standardized components, and drawing revision records.
• Assist in developing new vehicle components, layouts, and product improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, material utilization, and design consistency.

Skills

3D CAD design

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

3D assemblies

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Manufacturing awareness

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or Drafting

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

3D Mechanical CAD Designer – Ambulance & Specialty Vehicles

Company: Custom Truck and Body Works, Inc.

Location: Woodbury, Georgia

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Salary: $60,000 and higher annually (based on experience)

About Our Company

Custom Truck and Body Works, Inc. is a manufacturer of ambulances, fire/rescue trucks, and specialty emergency vehicles. We design and manufacture custom-built vehicles for emergency service providers throughout the United States.

We are seeking a skilled 3D Mechanical CAD Designer to join our team and support our engineering and manufacturing operations.

This position will primarily focus on modifying existing vehicle designs, creating detailed manufacturing drawings, maintaining accurate 3D models, and assisting with new product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify and update existing ambulance, fire/rescue, and specialty vehicle designs.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Develop production-ready drawings for aluminum structures, vehicle bodies, compartments, cabinets, doors, and other fabricated components.
• Create detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Update drawings to accommodate customer specifications, engineering changes, and production requirements.
• Work closely with fabrication, cabinet, assembly, and production teams to ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable.
• Coordinate with the CNC programmer to ensure drawings and design files are properly prepared for manufacturing.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, standardized components, and drawing revision records.
• Assist in developing new vehicle components, layouts, and product improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, material utilization, and design consistency.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical CAD design, drafting, or manufacturing design.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience creating 3D assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of sheet metal, aluminum fabrication, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing personnel to resolve design and production issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing truck bodies, trailers, emergency vehicles, heavy equipment, or similar manufactured products.
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and aluminum fabrication.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor sheet metal tools and parametric modeling.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, or a related field.

A four-year engineering degree is not required. Relevant industry experience and demonstrated CAD proficiency are highly valued.

Compensation

• Annual salary: $60,000–higher, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time, on-site position.
• Opportunity to contribute to new product development and manufacturing improvements.

Join Custom Truck and Body Works, Inc. and help us design and manufacture ambulances, fire/rescue trucks, and specialty vehicles that support emergency responders nationwide.