Mechanical CAD Designer HVACR Equipment

5 Star Recruitment; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer for HVACR equipment. The role involves translating engineering concepts into accurate 2D/3D designs using various CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Candidates should have a CAD Associates Degree or equivalent, strong spatial reasoning, and experience in HVACR systems. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to mechanical product development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software like Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Strong spatial reasoning and technical drawing acumen required.
• Experience in HVACR systems or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering input into detailed CAD drawings.
• Create and maintain fabrication documentation and production drawings.
• Engage in design reviews and enhance designs for manufacturability.

Skills

Proficient in CAD software

Strong spatial reasoning

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical comprehension

Education

CAD Associates Degree, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job Mechanical CAD Designer HVACR Equipment

Overview
Experienced Mechanical CAD Designer to convert engineering concepts into precise 2D/3D designs, collaborating across departments to support mechanical product development, drawings, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate sketches, notes, and engineering input into detailed CAD drawings (2D/3D), assemblies, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Use CAD tools (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) to build models of mechanical components.
• Create and maintain fabrication documentation, submittals, and production-level drawings.
• Ensure compliance with CAD standards, manage revision control (ECN), and maintain BOM and CAD libraries.
• Engage in design reviews, iterate based on feedback, and enhance designs for manufacturability and performance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
• Strong spatial reasoning, geometry skills, technical drawing acumen, and mechanical comprehension.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in HVACR, electromechanical systems, piping, sheet metal, wiring preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T standards, revision control, and ECN processes.
• CAD Associates Degree, Engineer, Architecture, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering Technology degree.

Preferred Background

• Experience at HVACR OEMs or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage complex assemblies, tolerance calculations, and cross-functional design integration.