CAD Designer

PowerToFly; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a CAD Engineering Designer to provide preliminary design and drafting support using AutoCAD 2025, focusing on architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. You will prepare specs, support capital investment proposals, and collaborate with factory and Group Engineering teams.

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D, Inventor, BIM360, and ACC is required, with 10–20% travel. The role emphasizes organizing engineering drawings, maintaining standards, and providing training to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Professional certification in drafting/industrial design using AutoCAD preferred.
• 4–6 years in industrial design; TPM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date factory drawings and proper archiving.
• Support layout and flow sheet development during early design phases.
• Coordinate large print requests for events and VIP visits.
• Propose alternatives to support Early Management principles.
• Assist with machine/tooling design using AutoDesk Inventor.
• Update engineering drawing guidelines and specifications.
• Organize engineering drawings and manuals; digitize as needed.
• Provide training on drawings to engineers and contractors.
• Manage small building upgrades with contractor supervision.
• Support SAP and NIMT administration for engineering.
• Travel to Nestlé factories and vendor sites as required.

Skills

Drafting proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in related field (preferred)

Professional certification in drafting/industrial design (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Autodesk Inventor

BIM360

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

SAP

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CAD Engineering Designer will utilize AutoCAD 2025 to provide preliminary design and drafting support for Factory Engineering, focusing on Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. This role includes assisting in the preparation of supporting documents for capital investment proposals in collaboration with factory and Group Engineering teams. The CAD Drafter will need to be proficient in AutoCAD 2D, 3D, and Autodesk Inventor, enabling the creation of industrial drawings for equipment tooling, layouts, process flow sheets, P&IDs, and fabrication details. Additionally, the CAD Drafter will prepare specifications to meet comprehensive design responsibilities and may work with BIM360 and AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC). The ability to assemble bid packages following AIA specifications and execute small projects is essential. Willingness to travel to other factory and vendor locations is required, with travel expectations of 10-20%.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that factory key drawings are kept up-to-date and properly archived at the factory or site.
• Support the factory engineers and operations teams in establishing layouts and flow sheets during the conceptual and basic design phases of projects related to new products, new process lines, and line improvement projects.
• Support various large print requests for factory events, VIP visits, etc.
• Propose and define different alternatives to support the Early Management principles.
• Support engineers or other factory functions with technical concepts and basic design for operational projects, including machine or tooling design using AutoDesk Inventor to support Early Management principles.
• Update and coordinate technical guidelines and specifications related to drawings.
• Maintain and ensure standards for engineering drawings are consistently applied in the factory in accordance with Group Engineering drawing standards.
• Own the organization of Engineering Drawing and manuals in both paper and electronic format. Support project turnover from Engineers to ensure manuals and drawings are properly archived for Engineering and Maintenance activities. Digitize drawings as necessary.
• Provide training to factory engineers or any third-party contractors engaged in the preparation of factory project or operational drawings.
• Manage small building improvement/upgrade projects with contractor supervision.
• Support the Engineering Department with SAP and NIMT Administration.
• Must be willing to travel to other Nestlé factories and vendor sites as required to support resident factory project requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, college degree in a related field, preferred.
• Professional certification in industrial design/drafting, specifically using AutoCAD, preferred.
• Technically competent and highly proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D to help support Early Management principles.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in industrial design, preferred.
• Work experience in a TPM environment is preferred.
• AutoDesk Inventor or AutoCAD factory design suite experience is a plus.

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with applicable hygiene details for food plant design.
• Ability to prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs, in terms of layout, code requirements and specifications.
• Familiarity with multiple engineering discipline coordination, planning and execution.
• Strong drafting and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as cross-functionally across divisions.
• Work sequence-planning skills.
• Work within multiple teams.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Good conceptual and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based programs.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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