About the Role
The Mechanical CAD Designer will create production drawings, fabrication packages, Bills of Materials, and manufacturing documentation for modular HVAC, pumping, and packaged plant room solutions. This role involves close collaboration with various engineering and production teams to ensure accuracy, quality, and manufacturability of designs.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, piping, and weldment drawings using SolidWorks.
- Develop and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and production drawing packages for modular HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Produce General Arrangement (GA) drawings, equipment layouts, and installation drawings.
- Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drawing revision records.
- Confirm P&IDs match 3D model and mechanical schematics.
- Maintain engineering documentation within PDM/PLM systems and ensure drawing revisions are properly controlled.
- Ensure all drawings comply with Armstrong drafting standards, quality requirements, and applicable industry codes.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and drawing updates.
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Production teams to resolve drawing and assembly issues.
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
- Review supplier drawings and integrate vendor equipment information.
- Support prototype builds, production improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project teams.
- Participate in design reviews and provide CAD expertise.
- Support project execution by delivering documentation on schedule and resolving drawing-related issues.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline.
- 3–8 years of experience creating production drawings, manufacturing documentation, or engineered equipment designs.
- Experience supporting manufacturing environments involving piping, structural steel, weldments, and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience working with HVAC systems, packaged equipment, hydronic systems, or industrial mechanical products is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate production documentation.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project and production deadlines.
- Collaborative team player capable of working effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
Skills
- SolidWorks Parts, Assemblies, Drawings, Weldments, and Sheet Metal
- SolidWorks Routing for piping and tubing design
- SolidWorks Electrical for electrical routing and schematic development
- AutoCAD for P&IDs, mechanical schematics, and production documentation
- Engineering drawings
- GD&T
- Drafting standards
- Document control processes
- Generating accurate Bills of Materials
- Manufacturing documentation
- Reading and interpreting P&IDs
- Reading and interpreting piping isometrics
- Reading and interpreting equipment layouts
- Reading and interpreting mechanical schematics
- PDM/PLM systems is considered an asset
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-8 years
Education Level
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline
About the Company
- Armstrong Fluid Technology is a leader in fluid-flow technology with over 1,400 colleagues globally.
- The company has eight manufacturing facilities on four continents.
- Armstrong is driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.
- The company fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration.
- Armstrong is committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
