Mechanical Designer

The Visual Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Job summary

The Visual Group in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Designer to design and develop custom mechanical solutions. You will create detailed customer approval drawings and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor in a manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy and manufacturability while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the project engineering team, designing components from scratch, preparing fabrication drawings after approval, and

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies from scratch.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to create detailed customer approval and fabrication drawings.
• Strong math skills to support design decisions.
• Excellent communication with engineering, manufacturing and customers.
• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project engineering to understand design objectives.
• Create detailed customer drawings using Autodesk Inventor for review.
• Design components and assemblies from scratch for manufacturing.
• Prepare fabrication drawings after customer approval.
• Ensure drawings meet engineering standards and customer specs.
• Utilize spreadsheets to support design documentation.
• Communicate with internal teams to resolve design issues.
• Revise drawings based on feedback from engineering and manufacturing.
• Maintain organized design files for future reference.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Math skills

Structured engineering environment

Project management

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer works closely with the project engineering team to design and develop custom mechanical solutions for customers. This role focuses on creating detailed customer approval drawings and subsequent fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor in a manufacturing environment. The Mechanical Designer designs components and assemblies from scratch, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with customer requirements while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the project engineering team to understand project requirements and design objectives.
• Create detailed custom customer drawings using Autodesk Inventor for review and approval.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies from scratch in a manufacturing environment.
• Prepare accurate fabrication drawings once customer approval is obtained.
• Ensure that all drawings and models meet engineering standards, manufacturing capabilities, and customer specifications.
• Use spreadsheet programs to support design work, documentation, and data management.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams to clarify requirements, resolve design issues, and support project timelines.
• Revise and update drawings and documentation as needed based on feedback from engineering, manufacturing, and customers.
• Maintain organized design files and documentation for future reference and reuse.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies from scratch.
• Ability to create detailed customer approval drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Mechanical design and drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with engineering and other teams.
• Proficiency using spreadsheet programs, including Excel.
• Strong math skills to support accurate calculations and design decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured engineering and manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting.
• Prior experience in a similar mechanical design or manufacturing role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and a methodical approach to documentation.
• Interest in contributing to long-term growth within an employee-owned company.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, air-conditioned manufacturing environment designed to support comfort and productivity. The workplace emphasizes collaboration between design, engineering, and production teams, with access to modern design tools such as Autodesk Inventor and other engineering software. Flexible working hours support work-life balance. The organization operates under an employee-ownership model, where employees receive company stock annually in place of a traditional retirement plan. In addition, a cash balance plan is provided, with a yearly company contribution and a defined growth rate. Team members receive six paid holidays and accrue paid time off, contributing to a supportive and stable work environment focused on long-term employee engagement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.