Mechanical Designer (SolidWorks) Job at Konik, Saint Paul, MN

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  • Konik
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

Mechanical Drafter
New Brighton, MN | 6-Month Contract | $35.00-$45.00/hr

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking to add a Mechanical Drafter to support their production and manufacturing engineering teams. This role focuses on maintaining and updating engineering documentation, supporting design changes, and ensuring drawings accurately reflect current manufacturing processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with both engineering and the shop floor, contributing to real-world product builds and continuous improvement efforts.

Mechanical Drafter Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain SolidWorks drawings based on redlines and engineering revisions
  • Draft new parts, fixtures, and tooling with guidance from Manufacturing Engineering
  • Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and release updated drawings for production
  • Support a backlog of drawing updates and revisions to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve design discrepancies and clarify build requirements
  • Create detailed 2D drawings from 3D models, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities
  • Apply GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications to support functional requirements
  • Ensure all drawings meet internal standards and industry best practices

Mechanical Drafter Qualifications

  • 2+ years of drafting or design experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks (3D modeling and 2D drawing creation)
  • Experience working with engineering drawings, redlines, and revision control processes
  • Familiarity with GD&T and manufacturing tolerances
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple updates and priorities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and production teams
  • Experience supporting ECN processes preferred

Additional Role Details

  • Highly collaborative role working between engineering and production teams
  • Mix of drawing updates, new drafting work, and process-driven documentation
  • Opportunity to support continuous improvement within manufacturing systems
  • Fast-paced environment with strong visibility across teams

Benefits:

  • Health & dental insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
  • Weekly paychecks

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Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

 

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