CAD Drafter/Designer - 1099 Contract - US

Very LLC•Chattanooga, TN

14d•Remote

About The Position

As a CAD Drafter / Designer at Very, you'll turn engineering concepts into precise, production-ready designs for the physical systems our clients depend on. Working primarily in AutoDesk Inventor, you'll model and detail steel sheet metal components and large-scale mechanical assemblies — the kind that show up on factory floors and inside industrial machinery — and help our clients move from concept to fabrication with confidence. You'll partner closely with mechanical engineers, fabricators, and clients to make sure every drawing is not just accurate, but buildable. If you enjoy the craft of clean, manufacturable CAD work and want to see your designs become real, physical equipment, we'd love to talk.

Requirements

AutoDesk Inventor
Steel sheet metal design
Large-scale assembly design for factories or machinery
Associate's degree or technical certificate in drafting, mechanical design, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
3-5 years of relevant experience as a CAD drafter or designer in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical design environment
Must have access to your own computer/device, design software, and a reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

Create 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings in AutoDesk Inventor for steel sheet metal parts and structures
Design and detail large-scale mechanical assemblies for equipment such as factory machinery
Collaborate with engineers to convert concept designs into production-ready drawings
Ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable before release
Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and drawing documentation
Coordinate with fabrication and shop teams to resolve design questions during production
Maintain organized CAD files and revision records
Support design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering, manufacturing, and clients