Chimney Systems - CAD Designer (Autodesk Inventor)

The Schebler Company; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Schebler Company is seeking an experienced CAD Designer (Autodesk Inventor) in Bettendorf, IA. This on-site, first-shift role focuses on designing mechanical assemblies for data centers, industrial facilities, and manufacturing plants, using Inventor and AutoCAD.

You'll learn our codes and standards, own designs from model to manufacturing, and mentor newer drafters as you grow within our ESOP-owned organization. Relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in CAD, Drafting, Engineering Technology or related field; bachelor's preferred.
• 3–5 years drafting experience preferred.
• 1–4 years creating mechanical assemblies in Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Experience designing systems to codes, standards or internal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical assemblies in Autodesk Inventor from customer specifications.
• Create systems meeting applicable codes and internal design requirements.
• Develop submittal drawings and coordination models using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Produce manufacturing-ready drawings for fabrication and production teams.
• Review designs for accuracy, code compliance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and customers to refine designs.
• Share knowledge with drafters and newer designers.
• Support projects in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and data centers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in CAD/Drafting/Eng Tech

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAD Designer (Autodesk Inventor)

Bettendorf, IA | On-site | 1st Shift (Monday–Friday) | Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Design real-world systems used in industrial facilities and large-scale data centers across North America.

Schebler's Chimney Systems Division is adding experienced designers. You'll design mechanical assemblies in Autodesk Inventor for engineered metal systems that must meet specific codes and internal requirements, supporting data centers, industrial facilities, and manufacturing plants.

Our systems carry a real learning curve, so new designers get time to learn our products, codes, and standards before working independently. Over time, you'll own designs from model to manufacturing and help newer team members grow.

For more than 137 years, Schebler Company has been designing and manufacturing highly engineered metal systems that support critical infrastructure throughout the United States. Schebler has no plans to sell or relocate, and as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, our employees share directly in the success of the business.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical assemblies in Autodesk Inventor from customer specifications
• Create systems that meet applicable codes and Schebler's internal design requirements
• Develop submittal drawings and coordination models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Produce manufacturing-ready drawings for fabrication and production teams
• Review designs, including your own and others', for accuracy, code compliance, quality, and manufacturability
• Work with engineers, project managers, and customers to refine designs
• Share knowledge with and support drafters and newer designers
• Support projects used in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and data center infrastructure

What We're Looking For

• Associate's degree in CAD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3–5 years of drafting experience preferred
• 1–4 years of experience creating mechanical assemblies in Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Experience designing systems to specific codes, standards, or internal requirements
• Mechanical engineering or engineering technician background is a plus
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Sheet metal or fabricated metal design experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Why Join Schebler?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Schebler is 100% employee-owned. You're not just an employee, you're an owner.
• 137-Year Legacy: A stable, well-established company with no plans to sell.
• Meaningful Projects: Design systems used in large-scale industrial and infrastructure facilities, including data centers.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Many team members build long careers here and grow into advanced design, engineering, or project leadership roles.
• Benefits: 401(k) with company match; PTO; paid holidays; group health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid term life insurance; voluntary benefits including short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, FSA/dependent care, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule with a collaborative and supportive team environment.

This is an on-site position in Bettendorf, IA. Relocation assistance is not available.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to communicate information clearly in speaking and writing
• Ability to see details at close range
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to move throughout the office and manufacturing areas as needed

At Schebler, you're more than a designer, you're an owner. If you're looking for a role where your work contributes to real-world infrastructure projects and your career can grow within a stable, employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.