Senior Mechanical Designer - AutoCAD 2D/3D Specialist

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems, LLC in Michigan designs paint finishing equipment for major manufacturing projects, creating 2D and 3D layouts and detailed drawings using AutoCAD. You will interpret schematics and specs to develop complete system designs and support piping and related components.

The role involves traveling to customer sites, collaborating with engineering and estimating teams, ensuring drawing accuracy and revision control, and delivering design deliverables on time in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D and 3D skills.
• Experience developing mechanical layouts and detailed fabrication or installation drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with basic piping design is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations using strong math and geometry skills.
• MicroStation or TriCAD experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Flexibility to support overtime, weekends, or holidays when project needs require it.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D mechanical layouts, sketches, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD.
• Interpret schematics, specifications, and engineering drawings to develop complete system designs.
• Support the design of paint finishing equipment, mechanical layouts, piping, and related components.
• Identify design challenges and develop practical technical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering and estimating teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and customers throughout the design process.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, distribution, and document archives.
• Support project schedules and complete design deliverables on time.
• Visit customer sites to collect field measurements and verify existing conditions.
• Travel approximately 20%.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Mechanical design

Fabrication drawings

Reading drawings

Piping design

Engineering calculations

MicroStation

TriCAD

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MicroStation

TriCAD

Job description

Dürr Systems, LLC in Michigan designs paint finishing equipment for major manufacturing projects, creating 2D and 3D layouts and detailed drawings using AutoCAD. You will interpret schematics and specs to develop complete system designs and support piping and related components.

The role involves traveling to customer sites, collaborating with engineering and estimating teams, ensuring drawing accuracy and revision control, and delivering design deliverables on time in a fast-paced environment.