Mechanical Designer II

FTI; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer II to create and modify 3D models and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring adherence to CAD standards.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external fabricators, reading electrical drawings, NEC knowledge preferred, and leading projects with minimal supervision. Office hours 7 AM–5 PM, travel 5-10%.

Qualifications

• Education as listed in the job posting.
• Experience with Inventor and Vault.
• Knowledge of NEC preferred.
• Experience with external fabricators desired.

Responsibilities

• Creates drawings in compliance with CAD standards.
• Participates in design meetings with internal and external teams.
• Contributes to design ideas and ensures customer/project requirements are met.
• Creates manufacturing drawings for internal and external fabricators.
• Owns entire project/assembly process from start to finish.
• Reviews models/drawings for standards compliance.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Team communication

CAD drafting

Design coordination

Education

Technical Diploma in Mechanical CAD Drafting

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

iLogic

Visual Basic

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The MechanicalDesigner II is responsible for the creation and modification of 3D models of various parts and assemblies for fabrication and production, as well as detailed drawings utilizing the Autodesk Inventor software platform. Must create detailed models using specific design criteria and parts, including accurate 3rd party manufactured components. Responsible for communicating with the team and/or customer throughout the design process to ensure the accuracy and quality of each task, as well as adherence to company CAD standards. Responsible for taking the lead and overseeing assigned projects/tasks with minimal assistance from immediate supervisor.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and electrical equipment cut sheets, knowledge of commercial/industrial construction trades, knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) is preferred. Experience working/communicating with external fabricators in the creation of fabricated/welded parts and assemblies. Has knowledge of the procedures and workflows within the Vault software. Has basic knowledge of iLogic coding along with basic knowledge of Visual Basic programming.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Technical Diploma in Mechanical CAD Drafting or Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology

Experience: 3 years of Inventor and 1 year of Vault. 3 years of product development experience preferred.

Travel: 5-10%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates drawings in compliance with company CAD standards.


• Actively participates in design meetings with various personnel both internal and external to the organization to ensure scope and, deliverable dates, and expectations are met.


• Actively participates in the design process and contributes to design ideas, as well as takes direction well to ensure customer/project requirements/desires are met.


• Demonstrates decision making abilities in conceptual design of manufactured parts and assemblies.


• Creates the required manufacturing drawings that are necessary for both internal personnel to build/assemble from as well as external 3rd party fabricators so fabricate from.


• Owns entire project/assembly process from start to finish with minimal assistance from immediate supervisor.


• Reviews models/drawings to ensure adherence to company/industry standards.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test