Design Engineer II - CAD, Drafting & Manufacturing

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 6,110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

4-day Work Week

Remote Options

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company is seeking a mid‑level Designer II to handle design and layout across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to our standards. You will convert specifications into drawings, generate BOMs, review customer requirements, and provide technical support to manufacturing teams, maintaining design continuity throughout projects.

A collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in design, drafting, or a similar degree program is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) - five (5) years of design experience in pressure vessels, fluid handling systems, or similar industries is required.

Responsibilities

• Convert project information (e.g., specifications, general sales order information, data sheets, etc.) into drawings and other documentation that manufacturing uses to produce a product.
• Generate parts lists, requisitions, and other ERP records necessary to convert design information into system demands.
• Review sales orders and customer specifications.
• Evaluate technical requirements for the economy of construction.
• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate the magnitude of changes, and notify the appropriate parties.
• Provide technical support for Manufacturing.
• Assure that design continuity is maintained throughout the entire project.
• Ensure written and verbal communication is maintained within engineering and with other design and engineering disciplines.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of drawings by reviewing and verifying technical data and calculations consistent with design quality control procedures.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project files and project status communication.
• Adhere to company standards and industry best practices for drafting and design.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Leverage knowledge of Designer III regarding design details, modeling practices, drawing development, design for quality, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Mentor and guide Designer I, offering support and feedback to enhance their skills and performance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CAD software and industry trends to apply best practices and innovative solutions.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and the personal interactive nature of this position
• Overtime may be necessary and required and is dependent on workload.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s Degree in design/drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Paul Mueller Company is seeking a mid‑level Designer II to handle design and layout across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to our standards. You will convert specifications into drawings, generate BOMs, review customer requirements, and provide technical support to manufacturing teams, maintaining design continuity throughout projects.

A collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset is essential.