CAD Designer

Manufacturing Engineering Department

Date Posted: 8/22/2025
Expires: 9/8/2025

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a CAD Designer for our day shift operations working in the Manufacturing Engineering department working full-time Monday-Friday. The position is NOT remote and will be required to report daily to the Corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the CAD Designer is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the Design and Manufacturing Engineers. Primary job duties include:

  • Processing new and change prints
  • Reviewing production drawings
  • Maintaining part BOM’s
  • Converting old drawings to SolidWorks
  • Routing and Cost Estimate maintenance

The ideal candidate will ideally possess an associate’s degree in engineering and two years’ experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a machining environment. Applicants must possess excellent communication talents, strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, ability to work independently, proficient in Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Outlook), and proficiency with 3-D CAD software experience, preferably in Solidworks. 

Applications will be accepted through September 8, 2025.

EEO/Veterans/Disability
Date Posted: 8/22/2025

Highlights

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Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually

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2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire

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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment

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Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles

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Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)

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401(k) with Employer Matching

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Free Life Insurance

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Paid Holidays

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Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers

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Education Reimbursement Program

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Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy