CAD Design Lead – Mechanical Systems

Ingenium Talent
Louisville, KY

About the Company

We’re partnering with a well-established engineering organization known for delivering complex, high-quality mechanical and structural solutions. The company is growing and investing in advanced engineering capability, modern design tools, and long-term team development.


About the Role

This is an opportunity for a CAD Design Coordinator / Senior Design Checker who wants to move beyond basic drawing review into deeper ownership of how equipment and structural systems are designed.


You’ll build strong technical expertise in the company’s products while serving as a key quality gate for design accuracy. Over time, this role expands into mentoring junior designers and helping coordinate/assign design work, becoming a trusted technical leader within the team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review and verify 2D drawings and 3D models for accuracy, fit, and compliance with standards
  • Develop a strong understanding of mechanical equipment and structural system design
  • Work in both AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Inventor (3D) to support design development and validation
  • Interpret customer requirements and engineering specifications
  • Maintain and update models, assemblies, BOMs, and weight calculations
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to resolve design issues
  • Support consistency in drafting and modeling standards
  • Mentor junior designers and assist with task coordination as experience grows


Tools & Technologies

  • AutoCAD (2D design & drafting)
  • Autodesk Inventor (3D modeling & assemblies)
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and design standards


Why This Role

  • Path toward technical leadership and mentoring responsibility
  • Hands-on work with both 2D and 3D CAD design systems
  • Exposure to complex mechanical equipment and structural design
  • Stable, growing organization focused on engineering excellence
  • Opportunity to directly influence design quality and standards


If you’re ready to align your skills with a role that offers growth, impact, and long-term opportunity, apply now and take the next step toward where you want your career to go.

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