CAD Designer

Jobtailor; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking an experienced Industrial Drafting Specialist to support factory engineering across architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. You will prepare documents for capital projects, create detailed drawings (P&IDs, layouts, tooling), and maintain up-to-date drawings and standards.

The role involves working with SAP/NIMT, receiving TPM exposure, and occasional travel to Nestlé sites. A high school diploma and AutoCAD proficiency are required, with a professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional certification in industrial design/drafting preferred (AutoCAD).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary design and drafting support for Factory Engineering across architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Prepare supporting documents for capital investment proposals with factory and Group Engineering teams.
• Create industrial drawings for equipment tooling, layouts, process flow sheets, P&IDs, and fabrication details.
• Prepare design specifications and assemble bid packages following AIA specifications.
• Execute small projects and building improvement or upgrade projects with contractor supervision.
• Keep factory key drawings up to date and properly archived.
• Support layouts and flow sheets during conceptual and basic design phases for new products, process lines, and line improvements.
• Propose alternatives supporting Early Management principles.
• Design machines or tooling using Autodesk Inventor.
• Update technical guidelines and drawing specifications.
• Maintain engineering drawing standards in accordance with Group Engineering standards.
• Organize engineering drawings and manuals in paper and electronic formats; digitize drawings as needed.
• Support project turnover and archive manuals and drawings for Engineering and Maintenance.
• Train factory engineers and third-party contractors on project and operational drawings.
• Support the Engineering Department with SAP and NIMT administration.
• Travel to Nestlé factories and vendor sites as required.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Industrial Design

Drafting

Autodesk Inventor

SAP

NIMT

P&IDs

MS Word/MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional certification in industrial design/drafting (AutoCAD)

Tools

AutoCAD Factory Design Suite

SAP

NIMT

Job description

• Provide preliminary design and drafting support for Factory Engineering across architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Prepare supporting documents for capital investment proposals with factory and Group Engineering teams
• Create industrial drawings for equipment tooling, layouts, process flow sheets, P&IDs, and fabrication details
• Prepare design specifications and assemble bid packages following AIA specifications
• Execute small projects and building improvement or upgrade projects with contractor supervision
• Keep factory key drawings up to date and properly archived
• Support layouts and flow sheets during conceptual and basic design phases for new products, process lines, and line improvements
• Propose alternatives supporting Early Management principles
• Design machines or tooling using Autodesk Inventor
• Update technical guidelines and drawing specifications
• Maintain engineering drawing standards in accordance with Group Engineering standards
• Organize engineering drawings and manuals in paper and electronic formats; digitize drawings as needed
• Support project turnover and archive manuals and drawings for Engineering and Maintenance
• Train factory engineers and third-party contractors on project and operational drawings
• Support the Engineering Department with SAP and NIMT administration
• Travel to Nestlé factories and vendor sites as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Professional certification in industrial design/drafting using AutoCAD preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D
• 4–6 years of experience in industrial design preferred
• Work experience in a TPM environment preferred
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD Factory Design Suite is a plus
• Familiarity with hygiene requirements for food plant design
• Ability to prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs, including layouts, code requirements, and specifications
• Familiarity with engineering discipline coordination, planning, and execution
• Strong drafting and documentation skills
• Work sequence-planning skills
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Conceptual and technical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based programs
• Willingness to travel to other factories and vendor locations; expected travel 10–20%
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in industrial design and drafting, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Capable of preparing detailed design specifications, managing engineering documentation, and supporting factory engineering projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Proficiency In AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Experience In Industrial Design
• Familiarity With Hygiene Requirements For Food Plant Design
• Strong Drafting And Documentation Skills
• Proficiency With MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Hard Skills

• Industrial Design
• Drafting
• Design Specifications
• Process Flow Sheets
• P&IDs
• Tooling Design
• Building Improvement Projects
• Engineering Drawing Standards
• Project Turnover Support
• Work Sequence Planning

Soft Skills

• Conceptual Problem-Solving
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Training Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Certification In Industrial Design/Drafting

Industry Keywords

• TPM Environment
• Factory Engineering
• Architectural Design
• Mechanical Design
• Electrical Design
• AIA Specifications
• Engineering Discipline Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Autodesk Inventor
• AutoCAD Factory Design Suite
• SAP
• NIMT