CAD Design Drafter — SolidWorks/AutoCAD & BOMs

Gilder Search Group; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a well-respected manufacturing and engineering firm in Owatonna, MN to hire a Design Drafter. The person will create, update, and maintain detailed drawings for machinery and custom assemblies, supporting engineering and production.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CAD experience and a strong understanding of mechanical design. This is a direct hire position with competitive hourly compensation and overtime paid at time and a half.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in mechanical or industrial design drafting.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD; other CAD tools a plus.
• Able to read technical drawings and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update detailed 2D and 3D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to support engineering and production needs.
• Prepare assembly, part, and detail drawings according to company standards and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, production, and project managers to clarify design intent and ensure constructability.
• Incorporate design changes and revisions into drawings, including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Support the creation of bill of materials (BOMs) and verify drawing accuracy for manufacturing purposes.
• Assist with document control and maintain organized CAD libraries, templates, and part families.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and workflow.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Reading technical drawings

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Konik is partnering with a well-respected manufacturing and engineering firm in Owatonna, MN to hire a Design Drafter. The person will create, update, and maintain detailed drawings for machinery and custom assemblies, supporting engineering and production.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CAD experience and a strong understanding of mechanical design. This is a direct hire position with competitive hourly compensation and overtime paid at time and a half.