Mechanical Designer: Design & Optimize Industrial Equipment

Luvata Appleton LLC; Kimberly (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Luvata Appleton LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Mechanical Designer to design, develop, and modify mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems to boost reliability and safety. This role works with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Operations to produce detailed drawings and support production improvements.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining CAD drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical and Inventor, developing equipment designs, supporting capital projects,

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Design or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing industrial equipment, tooling, or mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain detailed mechanical drawings, layouts, and assemblies using Autodesk applications.
• Develop designs for manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, guards, and process improvements.
• Support capital projects from concept through installation with updated drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance, and production teams to identify equipment improvements.
• Perform field measurements and evaluations to support design projects.
• Maintain drawing revisions and documentation per company standards.
• Produce BOMs and assist with parts identification and procurement.
• Provide technical support during installations, modifications, and startup activities.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and CI initiatives to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design or related

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Luvata Appleton LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Mechanical Designer to design, develop, and modify mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems to boost reliability and safety. This role works with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Operations to produce detailed drawings and support production improvements.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining CAD drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical and Inventor, developing equipment designs, supporting capital projects,