Mechanical Designer/Drafter I-IV

About the role

Afinitas is expanding and launching a new satellite technical office in Des Moines, Iowa, and we're looking for Mechanical Designers/Drafter at all experience levels to join our growing team.

Whether you're an early-career designer looking to develop your CAD and equipment design skills or an experienced designer ready to take on complex machinery projects, this is a unique opportunity to help shape a new engineering presence while creating innovative industrial equipment solutions.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Designer/Drafter, you'll help bring equipment concepts to life through detailed design, modeling, and manufacturing documentation.

Key responsibilities include

• Developing layouts and detailed designs for industrial equipment and mechanical systems
• Creating manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation
• Performing design analysis to support equipment performance and manufacturability
• Creating and maintaining accurate bills of material (BOMs)
• Evaluating and implementing design improvements and engineering changes
• Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the build process
• Supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilizing SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other design tools to create customer-focused solutions
• Managing multiple projects while meeting established schedules and deliverables

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience ranging from entry-level through senior design positions
• Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms
• Understanding of drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design principles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Afinitas?

• Be part of a newly established engineering office in Des Moines
• Help build and shape a growing engineering organization
• Work on custom industrial equipment and engineered solutions
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
• Gain exposure to projects from concept development through manufacturing and implementation
• Opportunities for career growth across multiple design levels
• Make a direct impact on products used by customers around the world

Additional information

Level placement (Mechanical Designer/Drafter I, II, III, or IV) will be determined based on education, experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated design capabilities.

If you're excited about joining a growing team and helping build the future of Afinitas in Des Moines, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.