Mechanical CAD Detailer — Custom Lifting Equipment

Step into a day where your CAD work becomes real-world lifting solutions

At a well-established manufacturer in St. Charles, IL, you’ll start your day opening a proven 3D assembly, update dimensions to match a customer’s spec, add the right accessories, and turn it into a complete, production-ready drawing package. By afternoon, your updated BOMs are synced with the ERP, Manufacturing has what they need, and another custom-engineered lifting system is on its way to the shop floor.

About the company

We’re a stable, growing manufacturer investing heavily in people and technology. The company is projected to grow from $30M to $40M in annual revenue, expand its workforce by 20%, and is preparing a facility expansion following major investments in new equipment, renewable energy, and a new ERP system. You’ll work with an experienced Engineering team that enjoys mentoring early-career professionals in a family-oriented environment with approachable leadership and long-tenured teammates.

What you’ll handle

• Customize existing 3D models and assemblies to align with customer requirements
• Produce and revise detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Assemble thorough, error-free drawing packages for production
• Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to keep documentation complete and correct
• Master our products, engineering standards, and ERP while taking on more complex projects over time

What you bring

Required

• 0–5+ years of drafting, CAD, or engineering experience
• Hands-on experience building and editing 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX, or similar 3D CAD tools
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation
• Strong computer aptitude and the ability to learn new engineering and ERP software
• Mechanical curiosity and a growth mindset

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline
• Background creating BOMs or other manufacturing documentation

Why you’ll like it here

• Work with expert mentors who enjoy developing early-career talent
• Family-oriented culture with supportive, accessible leaders
• Grow technical depth and advance your engineering career
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Specialty prescription drug coverage
• Stable business centered on high-quality, custom-engineered products (not high-volume commodities)

Location, schedule, and pay

• Location: St. Charles, IL
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Pay: $25–$28/hour (flexibility up to $30/hour based on experience)

You should be proficient in:

• CAD Software
• Product Design Experience
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, Pro-E / Creo, NX CAD (Siemens), Autodesk Inventor)