Mechanical Design Engineer: CAD & Innovation in Equipment

Afinitas; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and document equipment concepts that meet customer needs and manufacturing constraints. You will develop manufacturing drawings, create bills of material, and ensure designs align with company standards.

The role requires strong CAD skills, hands-on analysis, and clear communication to coordinate across design and production teams. Prior experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Familiar with drafting standards, dimensioning, tolerances.
• Experience with strength calculations and structural analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs are functional, easily manufactured, and meet customer expectations
• Designs are completed according to schedule
• Designs meet Afinitas engineering standards
• Design analysis, drawings, and bills of material are accurate
• Develop innovative conceptual solutions
• Coordinate layout and design of equipment
• Perform design analysis for equipment
• Create manufacturing drawings for equipment
• Create and complete bills of material for equipment
• Evaluate and implement design changes
• Work with manufacturing on build processes and improvement
• Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office software effectively

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Documentation

Communication

Multitasking

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Afinitas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and document equipment concepts that meet customer needs and manufacturing constraints. You will develop manufacturing drawings, create bills of material, and ensure designs align with company standards.

The role requires strong CAD skills, hands-on analysis, and clear communication to coordinate across design and production teams. Prior experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is preferred.