Mechanical Designer

ORBIS MACHINERY LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Direct primary care through QuadMed

Free surgery options

Job summary

Orbis Machinery, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and revise 3D models and manufacturing drawings for custom industrial equipment. You will develop fabrication, machining, and layout drawings, apply GD&T, and maintain bills of materials while collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing.

The role emphasizes accuracy, manufacturability, and documentation control, with a focus on reverse engineering and supporting modifications and rebuilds across legacy equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D CAD models.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of dimensioning, tolerancing, GD&T, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawing practices.
• Experience with industrial machinery, fabricated equipment, weldments, machined components, or custom OEM equipment preferred.
• Experience with reverse engineering and bills of materials preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings for custom industrial equipment, components, and assemblies.
• Develop fabrication, machining, assembly, and equipment layout drawings from 3D models.
• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), weld symbols, materials, finishes, and manufacturing notes.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and update drawings and documentation as designs change.
• Support reverse-engineering projects by measuring existing equipment and components and developing accurate models and drawings.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, fit, and manufacturability prior to release.
• Work with Engineering, Fabrication, Machining, and Assembly to resolve drawing and design-related questions.
• Assist with design and detailing changes under the direction of Engineering.
• Support equipment modifications, replacement parts, rebuilds, and legacy equipment documentation.
• Maintain drawing revisions and organized project documentation while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

GD&T

Detail drawings

Reverse engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

About this position

Description: Orbis Machinery, LLC is an OEM manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment specializing in mixing, blending, drying, milling, and size reduction equipment.

The Mechanical Designer creates and maintains 3D models, detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings, and bills of materials for custom industrial equipment. This position works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and practical to manufacture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings for custom industrial equipment, components, and assemblies.
• Develop fabrication, machining, assembly, and equipment layout drawings from 3D models.
• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), weld symbols, materials, finishes, and manufacturing notes.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and update drawings and documentation as designs change.
• Support reverse-engineering projects by measuring existing equipment and components and developing accurate models and drawings.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, fit, and manufacturability prior to release.
• Work with Engineering, Fabrication, Machining, and Assembly to resolve drawing and design-related questions.
• Assist with design and detailing changes under the direction of Engineering.
• Support equipment modifications, replacement parts, rebuilds, and legacy equipment documentation.
• Maintain drawing revisions and organized project documentation while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D CAD models.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of dimensioning, tolerancing, GD&T, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawing practices.
• Experience with industrial machinery, fabricated equipment, weldments, machined components, or custom OEM equipment preferred.
• Experience with reverse engineering and bills of materials preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Orbis Machinery offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Orbis also provides free direct primary care through QuadMed and many free surgery options.

Orbis Machinery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.