Product Designer — CAD & Assembly Specialist

nVent

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

nVent is seeking a skilled Draughting/Mechanical Development professional in Jackson, MS to review customer requirements and develop precise product builds. You’ll work with AutoCAD and 3D CAD tools to create, modify, and verify drawings, BOMs, and release packages for production.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and accuracy. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in a related field and 3–5+ years in product development or drafting, with

Qualifications

Associate degree in Drafting, Build Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar build platforms.
Understanding of mechanical product building, drafting standards, and engineering documentation.
Ability to build detailed drawings, assemblies, and product designs with a high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and materials.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Ideally 3-5+ years of product development, mechanical development, drafting, or related experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Review customer requirements, drawings, and specifications to develop product builds that meet project needs.
Build and modify 2D and 3D designs while ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability.
Perform build calculations and verify dimensions, tolerances, and specifications; communicate any concerns or discrepancies.
Apply knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods when developing builds.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure builds are practical and production-ready.
Build, maintain, and update bills of materials (BOMs) throughout the design process.
Review and validate builds for fit, function, material selection, and overall project requirements.
Prepare and submit preliminary and approval drawing packages to customers; incorporate feedback and revisions as needed.
Develop final drawing packages and release builds for production.
Support manufacturing by providing fabrication drawings and assisting with design-related questions throughout production.