Mechanical CAD Designer HVACR Equipment

KLM Careers; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in Waxahachie, TX, is seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer specializing in HVACR equipment. The candidate will convert engineering concepts into precise 2D/3D drawings, collaborating across departments to support product development. Qualifications include proficiency in CAD software like Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, strong spatial reasoning, and a CAD Associates Degree or related fields. This role requires excellent communication skills and experience in HVACR systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo).
• Strong spatial reasoning, geometry skills, technical drawing acumen, and mechanical comprehension.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering input into detailed CAD drawings (2D/3D).
• Use CAD tools to build models of mechanical components.
• Create and maintain fabrication documentation and production-level drawings.
• Ensure compliance with CAD standards and manage revision control.
• Engage in design reviews and enhance designs for manufacturability.

Skills

CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo)

Spatial reasoning and geometry skills

Technical drawing acumen

Mechanical comprehension

Communication and teamwork skills

Experience in HVACR systems

Education

CAD Associates Degree, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job

Mechanical CAD Designer HVACR Equipment

Waxahachie, TX

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

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (ATS questions)

1. Do you have Proficient in CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, etc.)
2. Do you have Strong spatial reasoning, geometry skills, technical drawing acumen, and mechanical comprehension.
3. Do you have Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
4. Do you have Experience in HVACR, electromechanical systems, piping, sheet metal, wiring preferred.
5. Do you have Familiarity with GD&T standards, revision control, and ECN processes.
6. Do you have CAD associates degree, Engineer, Architecture, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering Technology degree.
7. Do you have Experience at HVACR OEMs or similar manufacturing environments. - Nice to Have
8. Do you have Ability to manage complex assemblies, tolerance calculations, and cross-functional design integration. - Nice to Have
9. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.