2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer – Custom Industrial Equipment
$55,000 – $75,000 Base Salary • Washington County / Greater Milwaukee Area • Direct-Hire
- Pay & Incentives: $55,000 – $75,000 base salary + full corporate benefits package; join a premier manufacturer with a legendary 40-year history of zero layoffs and a clear succession path to Lead Engineer.
- Work Pattern/Schedule: Standard daytime hours, 100% onsite in a clean, modern facility with a low-stress, drama-free culture.
- Environment & Company Profile: Financially rock-solid manufacturer of sustainable industrial thermal and environmental systems featuring direct collaboration with shop floor fabricators and a 40-year stability track record.
- Core Functional Scope: Advanced 2D AutoCAD drafting for structural layouts, custom industrial equipment, thermal systems, ductwork, piping, and detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), 3+ years of 2D AutoCAD manufacturing experience, US work authorization, and a 45-minute daily commute to Washington County, WI.
If you thrive on the precision of 2D drafting and want to step into a secure, low-stress engineering environment, this direct-hire seat provides an exceptional career home. The employer is a financially rock-solid, premier manufacturer of sustainable industrial thermal and environmental systems that help global clients lower energy costs and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a 40-year history of zero layoffs, they offer a stable, family-friendly, and drama-free workplace focused on practical craftsmanship and long-term retention.
You will work in a clean, modern facility alongside a tight-knit team where technical autonomy is respected. Instead of endless corporate meetings and red tape, you will have genuine ownership over custom manufacturing orders - collaborating directly with shop floor fabricators and welders to see your drawings built into physical steel. Supported by an organic succession plan, this position provides a clear, transparent path toward a Lead Engineering role as the company continues to expand.
What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
- Design Custom Industrial Equipment: Draft and design specialized industrial thermal systems and environmental control equipment using 2D AutoCAD for custom client orders.
- Generate Fabrication Packages: Produce comprehensive fabrication layouts, structural assembly schematics, and precise Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Partner with Shop Fabricators: Collaborate directly with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists to verify that design specifications align with internal plant capabilities.
- Develop Supporting 3D Renderings: Build auxiliary 3D AutoCAD models or geometric renderings as needed to support customer design reviews and project spatial constraints.
- Manage Project Lifecycles: Own diverse design scopes across core product lines, ensuring all structural, thermal, and mechanical performance requirements are satisfied.
- Refine Legacy Designs: Review and update historical drawing archives to improve material yield, enhance field service access, and shorten manufacturing cycle times.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
- Education Foundation: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related four-year engineering discipline.
- 2D AutoCAD Expertise: 3+ years of fast, accurate, and self-directed drafting experience utilizing 2D AutoCAD inside an active manufacturing plant.
- Mechanical Systems Exposure: Practical design background involving heavy industrial equipment, sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, piping networks, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics.
- Design-for-Manufacturability Mindset: Practical engineering approach that considers welder access, shop tolerances, and real-world assembly efficiency.
- Proven Professional Stability: Reliable work history demonstrating career longevity, quality craftsmanship, and dependable performance.
- Local Commute Access: Established residency within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of Washington County / Greater Milwaukee.
Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)
- Thermal / HVAC Experience: Specific exposure to industrial burners, heat exchangers, air handling systems, or thermal processing equipment.
- Pressure Vessel / Ductwork Code: Familiarity with structural steel framing norms, SMACNA duct standards, or industrial pressure piping layouts.
- 3D SolidWorks Proficiency: Secondary experience in 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks or Inventor) for complex assembly modeling.
