CAD Technician: Mechanical & Marine Interiors

MBI; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI in Loudon, TN is seeking a CAD Engineer to blend aesthetic design with mechanical engineering. You will create 2D/3D models, drawings, and CAM/CNC data across upholstery, sheet metal, and flooring.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams from concept through production launches. Qualifications include drafting training with 1–3 years experience or 3+ years drawing, and strong SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD skills; Rhino/NX and CAM software experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Post secondary drafting training plus 1–3 years drawing experience or minimum three years’ drawing experience.
• Experience with Rhino, NX, nesting/CAM software, or CNC cutting/routing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD experience; upholstery/foam sheet metal or marine interiors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings for various product areas.
• Self-check work for accuracy, standards and fit.
• Work from drawings, patterns, foam and fabric samples, and CAD/CAM data.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop new products.
• Provide design feedback to vendors, maintain CAD files and BOMs.
• Support production with CAD models and CAM/CNC data for cutting and routing.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Drafting certificate or degree (2-4 year)

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Rhino

NX

Nesting/CAM software

Job description

MBI in Loudon, TN is seeking a CAD Engineer to blend aesthetic design with mechanical engineering. You will create 2D/3D models, drawings, and CAM/CNC data across upholstery, sheet metal, and flooring.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams from concept through production launches. Qualifications include drafting training with 1–3 years experience or 3+ years drawing, and strong SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD skills; Rhino/NX and CAM software experience are a plus.