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Mechanical Designer / CAD Drafter

iBoost Talent Raleigh South, Garner, IA, United States


Our client in the Garner, NC area is hiring a Mechanical Designer with hands‑on CAD experience. This is a production‑focused drafting role: you will develop 3D models and detailed drawings, build bills of material for custom equipment, and work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to keep projects moving from design to shop floor.

If you have experience with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD, understand how sheet metal and welded assemblies go together, and can manage multiple active projects without dropping the ball, this role is worth a close look.

What You Will Do

Develop and release 3D component and assembly models and associated production drawings in Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD

Build bills of material for custom and semi‑custom equipment

Review production drawings for dimensional, system, and technical accuracy

Coordinate and execute design changes from engineering reviews and manufacturing markups

Perform design for assembly and design for manufacturing assessments on components and assemblies

Work with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet standards, schedules, and cost targets

Coordinate with vendors and outside sources as needed to complete design work or support prototype development

Manage multiple active projects while meeting production schedules and customer requirements

The Details

Pay: Discussed during the interview process based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Type: Direct Hire or Contract‑to‑Hire depending on candidate profile

Location: Garner, NC

Start: Immediate upon successful screening

What We Are Looking For Required:

Associate degree in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a CAD drafting role

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (SolidWorks also acceptable)

Minimum 3 years of experience developing mechanical or electro‑mechanical drawings and designs

Familiarity/ exposure tosheet metal, piping, weldingor related fabrication disciplines

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a production environmentwhere projects and schedules vary.

Preferred:

Experience supporting engineering projects involving cost reductions, warranty improvements, or product upgrades

Familiarity with industrial product development in a custommanufacturing environment

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