Designer/Drafter - LF

LaSalle Intelligent Solutions; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking an AutoCAD Drafter for a leading Lake Forest, IL manufacturing client. You will design, detail, and approve mechanical parts and assemblies, creating 2D drawings and 3D models and applying engineering principles to meet manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings for manufacturability, maintaining BOMs, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and customers.

Qualifications

• Associated or bachelor degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering design and drafting, preferably in customizable manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals and GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft custom mechanical parts and assemblies based on customer requirements.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Review, validate, and approve final drawings for release to manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Detail-oriented

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is looking for a skilled AutoCAD Drafter to support the design, detailing, and approval of highly customizable mechanical parts and assemblies. This role will be responsible for creating detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, applying engineering principles to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements, and providing final design approval prior to release for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering foundation, hands-on CAD experience, and the ability to manage custom designs from concept through final sign-off.

What's the job?

• Design and draft custom and configurable mechanical parts and assemblies based on customer requirements and engineering inputs
• Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to ensure designs meet functional, safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements
• Review, validate, and approve final drawings and models for release to manufacturing, serving as the technical authority for assigned projects
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales teams to resolve design challenges and ensure customer requirements are met
• Incorporate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), dimensional tolerances, materials, and finishes appropriate for production
• Develop and maintain designs for highly customizable products that may vary by configuration, size, material, or application
• Support prototype development, design revisions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, specifications, and internal design controls
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawing revision histories, bills of materials (BOMs), and related design records
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and collaborate with production teams to address potential manufacturing challenges
• Manage assigned designs from initial concept and development through final review, approval, and release

What's needed?

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in engineering design and drafting, preferably in a highly customizable or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and design principles
• Proven experience designing custom parts and assemblies that vary by configuration, size, material, or application
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar platforms
• Ability to review, validate, and provide final engineering approval on drawings and 3D models before release to manufacturing
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances, materials, and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Experience interpreting and applying GD&T and engineering specifications
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and documentation discipline
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and customers
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and take ownership of assigned designs through final approval

Key Details

• Compensation: $33–$35/hour, plus time and a half for any overtime
• Location: Lake Forest, IL
• Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid, as applicable
• Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.