Design Engineer – CAD & Machinery Drafting

Gem Equipment Of Oregon; Mount Angel (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

401k Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gem Equipment Of Oregon in Mt. Angel, OR is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to produce clear technical drawings and ensure accuracy to GEM Equipment standards. The role emphasizes 2D AutoCAD drafting and collaboration with engineers to create precise machine components.

You will use 2D AutoCAD and 3D tools, reference engineer specs, and manage small projects, coordinating with production to deliver complete machine assemblies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Associate degree in mechanical design/drafting tech or related field; plus experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, easily understood technical drawings.
• Ensure drawings comply with GEM Equipment standards.
• Apply standard prints and drawings from Engineers and Project Engineers.
• Take ownership of projects and complete them on time.
• Perform periodic checks during fabrication or assembly.
• Assist with fieldwork to support installation or troubleshooting.
• Retrieve information from company databases for parts data.
• Implement design changes from reference drawings and change lists.
• Guide Designers as needed; integrate components into complete assemblies.
• Review Designer drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Use calculations to confirm belt speeds, power, and pipe sizing.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers on calculations and design decisions.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

3D modeling (Inventor/SolidWorks)

Mechanical design

Sheet metal drafting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AS/AA in Mechanical Design or Drafting Tech

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gem Equipment Of Oregon in Mt. Angel, OR is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to produce clear technical drawings and ensure accuracy to GEM Equipment standards. The role emphasizes 2D AutoCAD drafting and collaboration with engineers to create precise machine components.

You will use 2D AutoCAD and 3D tools, reference engineer specs, and manage small projects, coordinating with production to deliver complete machine assemblies.