Position Title: Mechanical Designer/Drafter
Pay: $27-30/hr (DOE)
Location: Louisville, KY
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Designer or experienced Mechanical Drafter to support the design and production of rotary dryer equipment. This role is responsible for creating detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials, and fabrication documentation while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customers to ensure projects are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor
- Create and revise engineering drawings for rotary dryer equipment and related components
- Generate bills of materials and specify required materials and hardware
- Prepare installation drawings and maintain drawing standards
- Research historical drawings and documentation for design reference
- Support fabrication teams by resolving design and manufacturing questions
- Perform equipment field measurements for validation and reverse engineering
- Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding project requirements
- Manage drawing creation, approval, release, and archiving processes
- Perform equipment sizing, weight, and load calculations
- Maintain engineering records, documentation, and project data
- Assist with additional engineering and design projects as needed
Requirements:- Strong mechanical design aptitude
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks
- AutoCAD experience
- Ability to create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Experience developing bills of materials (BOMs)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with internship experience OR 2+ years of related mechanical design experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with heavy industrial equipment, rotating equipment, or material handling systems
- Manufacturing or fabrication environment experience
- Experience supporting shop-floor production and assembly processes
Application Disclaimer
You don't need to meet 100% of the requirements to apply. If you match around 60-70% of the qualifications and feel confident you can learn the rest, let's talk.
Contact Information
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to
cbrandenburg@selectek.net to discuss the position in greater detail, or call
470-203-0989. If this isn't the right opportunity for you, please still apply, as I work with many engineering firms where your background may be a great fit.