Mechanical Seals CAD Engineer

AVT Sealing Solutions; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AESSEAL is seeking a design and drafting specialist in Lombard, IL to create detailed drawings for mechanical seals and assemblies, modify designs to meet customer equipment needs, and maintain engineering records. You will generate 2D/3D models, prepare component drawings, and support manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities include coordination with sales, engineering, and workshop teams, BOM creation, and participation in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering, manufacturing, component, and assembly drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of dimensions, tolerances, fits, and assemblies.
• Experience with CAD design and drafting, dimensional analysis, BOM creation, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Teamcenter, product data management systems or comparable engineering document-control systems.
• Ability to use measuring equipment including dial calipers and micrometers.
• Effective problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an engineering/workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings for mechanical seals, components, and support systems.
• Modify existing seal designs to meet customer equipment requirements.
• Produce 2D and 3D models using approved engineering software.
• Generate component drawings, exploded assemblies, and production documentation.
• Maintain drawing revisions, technical files, and engineering records.
• Review customer drawings and dimensional information to determine seal fit and compatibility.
• Perform dimensional comparisons between customer equipment and existing seal designs.
• Support seal conversion projects through drafting, documentation, and technical assessments.
• Assist with technical evaluations of competitor seals and legacy designs.
• Create engineering packages for manufacturing and procurement.
• Assist with custom seal designs, engineered modifications, testing, and validation activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintain technical databases and documentation.
• Support sales and customer service teams by providing technical information.
• Create bills of materials (BOMs), SAP material codes, and manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with quotation preparation by providing technical reviews and design support.
• Coordinate with workshop and manufacturing personnel to resolve design-related issues.
• Record and unbox incoming repairs.
• Inspect and analyze mechanical seals and interpret simple to complex component and assembly drawings.
• Disassemble seals received for repair.
• Wash and blast parts following disassembly.
• Assemble mechanical seals in accordance with drawings, specifications, and established procedures.
• Receive shipments and verify materials as required.
• Package and ship orders in accordance with business requirements.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned based on business needs.

Job description

AESSEAL is seeking a design and drafting specialist in Lombard, IL to create detailed drawings for mechanical seals and assemblies, modify designs to meet customer equipment needs, and maintain engineering records. You will generate 2D/3D models, prepare component drawings, and support manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities include coordination with sales, engineering, and workshop teams, BOM creation, and participation in continuous improvement.