Industrial Equipment CAD Designer (SolidWorks)

Orbis Machinery, LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Direct primary care (QuadMed)

Job summary

Orbis Machinery, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and BOMs for custom industrial equipment. The role partners with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and practical for fabrication.

Key tasks include developing fabrication and assembly drawings from 3D models, applying GD&T and weld symbols, and supporting reverse engineering.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D CAD models.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of dimensioning, tolerancing, GD&T, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawing practices.
• Experience with industrial machinery, fabricated equipment, weldments, machined components, or custom OEM equipment preferred.
• Experience with reverse engineering and bills of materials preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings for custom industrial equipment, components, and assemblies.
• Develop fabrication, machining, assembly, and equipment layout drawings from 3D models.
• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), weld symbols, materials, finishes, and manufacturing notes.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and update drawings and documentation as designs change.
• Support reverse-engineering projects by measuring existing equipment and developing accurate models and drawings.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, fit, and manufacturability prior to release.
• Work with Engineering, Fabrication, Machining, and Assembly to resolve drawing and design-related questions.
• Assist with design and detailing changes under the direction of Engineering.
• Support equipment modifications, replacement parts, rebuilds, and legacy equipment documentation.
• Maintain drawing revisions and organized project documentation while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Inventor

GD&T

Manufacturing drawings

Reverse engineering

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD software

Job description

Orbis Machinery, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and BOMs for custom industrial equipment. The role partners with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and practical for fabrication.

Key tasks include developing fabrication and assembly drawings from 3D models, applying GD&T and weld symbols, and supporting reverse engineering.