Mechanical Designer

Vogrinc Search Group; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group seeks a CAD Designer to create and maintain precise 2D drawings and 3D models, supporting engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure designs are clearly documented and manufacturable.

You will collaborate with production to manage routings and BOMs, generate part numbers, and prepare documentation for ECNs and ECRs, while assisting with part/material identification and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering Technology required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience generating detailed mechanical drawings per ANSI Y14.1 and Y14.5.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use SolidWorks to create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills.
• Experience with BOMs and routings in MRP/ERP systems (Infor XA Powerlink a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models; issue revisions and docs.
• Create inspection sheets and component/assembly documentation.
• Develop and maintain routings and BOMs aligned with production best practices.
• Create new part numbers and designs for sales/customer orders.
• Generate documents for ECNs and review ECRs.
• Support internal teams; identify parts and help troubleshoot processes.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drawings

ECNs/ECRs

Reading blueprints

BOMs

MRP/ERP experience

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Infor XA Powerlink

Job description

We are seeking a CAD Designer to support engineering and manufacturing teams by creating and maintaining accurate technical drawings and 3D models. This role supports product development, documentation, and manufacturing initiatives while working closely with engineering, production, quality, and sales teams to ensure designs are clearly documented and manufacturable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software, communicate revisions to stakeholders, and generate inspection sheets and documentation for components and assemblies used in manufacturing.
• Partner with manufacturing to develop and maintain routings and bills of materials that align with current production best practices.
• Create new part numbers and develop custom designs and drawings to support sales and customer-specific orders.
• Generate documentation required to implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and review, research, and implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Provide technical support to internal teams, assist with identifying parts and materials for production, and help troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate incoming RFQs for manufacturability and technical feasibility and reverse engineer customer parts by measuring components and producing sketches and drawings.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering Technology required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience generating detailed mechanical engineering drawings, including experience with ECNs and producing manufacturing drawings to ANSI Y14.1 and Y14.5 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and proficiency with SolidWorks for creating 3D models, assemblies, and 2D mechanical drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and measurement techniques used in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems for generating BOMs and routings (Infor XA Powerlink is a plus).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range: $70,000-$90,000 annually
• Bonus eligible, quarterly
• Comprehensive competitive package including health, vision, dental, Life Insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with match and more.