Mechanical Designer II

FAST Global Solutions. Inc.

Mechanical Designer II preparing detailed CAD drawings and designs for equipment at FAST. Collaborating with engineers and ensuring compliance with drafting standards while troubleshooting and validating manufactured products.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeGlenwood • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software with a strong understanding of engineering principles and drafting standards. Capable of creating accurate designs and drawings while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CAD Software Experience2D And 3D DesignFEA SimulationsISO Requirements SupportTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)2D Design3D DesignEngineering PrinciplesMathematicsFabrication KnowledgeDrawing VerificationStatistical Data ReportingTroubleshootingDesign Validation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsReport WritingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Drafting StandardsManufacturingVendor CommunicationProduction Floor Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, 2D and 3D, as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Creates drawings according to current internal, national, international, and industry drafting standards
Verify accuracy of drawings; checking dimensions, materials, relationship between parts, and tolerances
Utilizes knowledge of fabrication machines, engineering principles, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to create designs and drawings
Design parts or assemblies based on sketches, discussions, or prior designs
Communicate with other departments to validate design and/or drawings
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Communicate effectively, make presentations, write routine reports, outline instructions, and correspondence
Create charts and spreadsheets to report statistical data
Troubleshoot and validate manufactured product on the production floor
Support and Apply ISO requirements as appropriate
Communicate with vendors
Working closely with the Engineer, setup and successfully run FEA simulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

CAD software experience of 3+ years is necessary
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first day
Real ownership through our ESOP – FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success
Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance
A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork
Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career