Mechanical Equipment Designer/Drafter – Des Moines

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas, part of Barry-Wehmiller, is expanding with a satellite engineering office in Des Moines, IA, and we seek Mechanical Designers/Drafter at all experience levels to join our growing team.

You will develop layouts, create manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to bring industrial equipment concepts to life using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms.
• Understanding of drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop layouts and detailed designs for industrial equipment and mechanical systems.
• Create manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Perform design analysis to support equipment performance and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain accurate bills of material (BOMs).
• Evaluate and implement design improvements and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the build process.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Afinitas, part of Barry-Wehmiller, is expanding with a satellite engineering office in Des Moines, IA, and we seek Mechanical Designers/Drafter at all experience levels to join our growing team.

You will develop layouts, create manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to bring industrial equipment concepts to life using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools.