Senior SolidWorks CAD Designer for Industrial Enclosures

Insight Global; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a SolidWorks CAD Designer to model and draft fire-protection equipment, electrical I&C enclosures, sensors, connectors, and mounting hardware. Independent modeling using SolidWorks, with GD&T and revision control, is required.

Expect ~60% electrical-focused work, balanced by mechanical representation considerations. The role requires 5+ years in industrial CAD/design, producing production-quality drawings, and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of industrial CAD design or drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering specifications and preliminary concepts into complete 3D models and production-quality drawings.
• Evaluate component fit, mounting, clearances, mechanical interfaces, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical I&C, and fire-protection engineers to incorporate feedback and design changes.
• Ensure drawings comply with established drafting standards and revision-control requirements.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Manufacturability understanding

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Design/Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM/Vault

GD&T

Engineering drawing

Revision control

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a SolidWorks CAD Designer to model and draft fire-protection equipment, electrical I&C enclosures, sensors, connectors, and mounting hardware. Independent modeling using SolidWorks, with GD&T and revision control, is required.

Expect ~60% electrical-focused work, balanced by mechanical representation considerations. The role requires 5+ years in industrial CAD/design, producing production-quality drawings, and collaboration with engineers.