Mechanical CAD Designer - Manufacturing

METGLAS INC•Myrtle Beach, SC

2d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC near Myrtle Beach, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970’s, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second. We are seeking a Mechanical CAD Designer with 2–4 years of experience for a 100% onsite position at our Myrtle Beach/Conway, SC location. In this role, you will focus on sustaining engineering, equipment optimization, plant layout organization, and legacy data modernization. You will be responsible for updating old equipment drawings, reverse-engineering obsolete components, and designing practical modifications like brackets and guards. Additionally, you will take ownership of the facility building drawings, segregating and updating layout files to reflect accurate factory floor footprints. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented SolidWorks and AutoCAD user to directly support factory uptime and infrastructure organization.

Requirements

Must possess a minimum of a 2-year associate degree in CAD/Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a relevant Engineering Technology degree.
2 to 4 years of professional experience in mechanical drafting, CAD design, or plant layout design, ideally within a heavy manufacturing, steel, or industrial plant environment.
Highly proficient in SolidWorks (3D modeling, sheet metal design, assembly creation, and 2D drafting).
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D for handling large facility and building layout drawings.
Strong ability to reverse-engineer physical parts using calipers, micrometers, and other standard measuring tools.
Experience reading architectural or industrial plant building layout drawings.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication) to ensure designs are easy and cost-effective to build.
Self-starter with a strong inner drive to hunt down missing information and independently tackle unorganized archives.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, manage daily tasks efficiently, and make logical technical decisions on the fly.
Highly organized, methodical, and enthusiastic about "dusting off" old files to bring them to modern standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with shop-floor technicians, engineers, and facility managers.
Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment with strong collaboration skills.
Express a strong desire for personal and professional growth within a team environment that strives to create new and novel designs aligning with our corporate goals.
Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1.

Responsibilities

Design custom brackets, safety guards, mounts, and simple mechanical fixtures to improve factory floor safety and machine efficiency.
Identify and source compatible replacement parts for obsolete equipment by analyzing fit, form, and function.
Collaborate with maintenance technicians and production teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and model practical, fast-turnaround solutions.
Update and maintain master facility building drawings to ensure accurate plant floor footprints and structural dimensions.
Segregate complex facility layouts into clear, manageable layers or separate files (e.g., separating utility lines, production equipment, safety pathways, and structural grids).
Document equipment relocations and new machinery installations within the master layout to keep plant documentation live and accurate.
Convert legacy drawings (paper blueprints, PDFs, 2D AutoCAD files) into fully parametric 3D models and standardized 2D production drawings.
Audit, clean up, and organize the existing engineering file database to establish clear version control.
Apply proper Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure outsourced or internally machined parts fit perfectly on the first try.