CAD Tooling & Fixture Designer

Electric Machinery Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., seeks an Industrial Design Drafter in Minneapolis, MN to design, develop, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and layouts that support manufacturing operations.

You will create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), work with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Production, and standardize designs for efficiency and continuity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in drafting or mechanical design.
• 3+ years in mechanical drawings and 3D models in manufacturing.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD; knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop production tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, lifting devices, and inspection fixtures.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for tooling and plant layouts.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, and Facilities to improve operations.
• Maintain engineering drawings and related documentation throughout lifecycle.
• Support projects through drafting and layout development.
• Standardize tooling designs with reusable libraries and templates.
• Create and maintain SAP material masters and engineering records.
• Develop standardized CAD solutions to improve efficiency and automate repetitive design activities.
• Maintain drafting standards and document control.
• Practice Electric Machinery Safety and participate in CI initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting/Mechanical Design Technology/CAD Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., seeks an Industrial Design Drafter in Minneapolis, MN to design, develop, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and layouts that support manufacturing operations.

You will create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), work with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Production, and standardize designs for efficiency and continuity.