CAD Designer

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients • Cold Spring, KY

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for 3D modeling, layout, and detailing of plant systems and specific heavy processing equipment. Working closely with the corporate engineering team, this position requires a self-starter who can make preliminary design decisions with minimal supervision. The designer will collaborate with our existing team of full-time CAD designers to support ongoing projects and ensure accurate, timely completion of equipment details and plant layouts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of experience
• High level of proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Vault (or an equivalent level of expertise in Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for occasional 2D drafting needs
• Proven ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion without requiring extensive supervision

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience designing and modeling heavy industrial equipment or structural layouts.
• Mechanical knowledge to assemble complex components and understand simple ratios (such as motor torque, sprocket ratios, and drive capacities)
• Building construction knowledge to draw foundations, plots, and structural supports

Responsibilities

• Creates detailed 3D models and drawings of rendering plant equipment (e.g., screw conveyors, hoppers) and larger plant facility layouts
• Works independently to support the engineering team, making informed design decisions for final engineering validation
• Generates accurate bills of materials with part numbers and detailed descriptions
• Organizes and manage project drawings systematically using Autodesk Vault
• Collaborates effectively with other CAD designers, seeking input when necessary while maintaining a high degree of self-sufficiency
• Maintains project priorities, keeping drawing workflows moving to meet strict completion dates.
• Occasionally travel to plant facilities as deemed necessary by engineering management to verify field dimensions and layouts
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED