CAD Designer Intern (Part-Time)

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Simpsonville, SC seeks a CAD Designer Intern to create models and drawings for existing parts using SolidWorks, with revision control and data management.

You will read 2D prints, understand casting and machining nuances, and collaborate with the drafting team to develop accurate designs while gaining hands-on industry experience. This is a part-time internship for MET/Engineering Graphics students, offering practical CAD exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associate’s or Bachelor's in MET or Engineering Graphics.
• Exposure to SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Familiar with geometrical Dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to read 2D prints and interpret data.
• Attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with passion for new and changing ideas.
• Microsoft basic tools, Teams and Outlook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create new models and drawings of existing part-drawings using CAD software.
• Ensure models and drawings are revision controlled and loaded into data management systems.
• Read technical drawings and translate into accurate CAD representations.
• Collaborate with drafting and design teams to update parts for manufacturing.
• Support engineering with material and tolerance information as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading 2D drawings

Entrepreneurial spirit

Microsoft basic tools

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's in MET or Eng. Graphics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: CAD Designer Intern (Part-Time)

Location: Simpsonville, SC

Reports to: Application Engineering Manager - Drafting & Design

Employment Type: Part-time

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: CAD Design | Drafting

Job Summary: The function of this role is to create new models and drawings of existing part-drawings using SolidWorks. Models and Drawings will be revision controlled and loaded into file Data Management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience using SolidWorks modeling and detailing design software.
• Ability to read technical drawings and create models and drawings of existing parts.
• Understanding of casting and machining parts.
• Familiar with Geometrical Tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft tools and an understanding of file data management / file revision control.

Required Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in MET, Engineering Graphics or similar major.
• Exposure to SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with geometrical Dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to read 2D prints and interpret data.
• Attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with passion for new and changing ideas.
• Microsoft basic tools, Teams and Outlook experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing at a workstation.
• Ability to type, reach, and grasp.
• Able to carry, lift, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, climb, crawl, walk.
• Speak and present in person or virtually to individuals and small groups.

Why Join Us?

• Represent a trusted brand in industrial power transmission.
• Work independently while collaborating with a team of technical professionals.