Manufacturing Drafter

nVent • Anoka, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Drafter at nVent, you will work with cross-functional teams to support product development, manufacturing, and customer solutions. You will help drive manufacturability, quality, and scale while ensuring designs meet requirements. The role involves creating and revising detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings, supporting prototype development and testing, maintaining design documentation, and designing and qualifying fixtures and tools.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in CAD, mechanical design, or a related field.
• Proficient in SolidWorks software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in CAD design, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings for components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability.
• Maintain drawing standards and documentation in accordance with company and industry guidelines.
• Support prototype development and testing by providing accurate design data and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and organize CAD files and design documentation within PLM systems.
• Design, build, and help qualify fixtures, custom tools, and inspection tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree