About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Spend roughly 60–70% of your time performing CAD design work in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, creating new parts and modifying existing drawings.
• Produce detailed, multi-layer AutoCAD drawings that align to manufacturing operations and processes.
• Reverse-engineer finished parts to create accurate CAD models and drawings for reproduction or improvement.
• Design and document production fixturing and collaborate with production and quality teams to validate fixture functionality.
• Provide on-floor manufacturing support by updating drawings when parts are run on different machines or equipment changes occur.
• Critically review customer drawings for manufacturability and recommend practical improvements.
• Troubleshoot drawing and design issues with a solution-focused approach, working closely with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Engage in regular collaboration with engineering, production, and quality colleagues to refine designs and drive continuous improvement.
• Apply hands-on mechanical and automotive hobby experience (cars, motorcycles, racing) to inform practical design decisions.
• Contribute to a small, tight-knit engineering team where knowledge sharing and cross-training are expected.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field with a strong CAD focus.
• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in a CAD drafting or design environment; entry-level candidates with strong CAD skills and a mechanical background will be considered.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including modeling parts and complex assemblies.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or DraftSight, including multi-layer drawings tied to manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated passion for automotive engineering (personal projects, clubs, racing teams, Baja SAE, etc.).
• Mechanical inclination and hands-on experience working on vehicles or mechanical systems (maintenance, repairs, modifications).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in CAD modeling and technical documentation.
• Collaborative, solution-focused communication style when partnering with manufacturing and quality teams.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to Pro/E (Creo) or CATIA (helpful for handling customer-supplied models).
• Manufacturing experience through internships, academic projects, or hands-on production work.
• Participation in automotive competitions or engineering teams is a plus.
• Enjoyment of hands-on tinkering and upgrades on mechanical systems.
• Interest in motorsports and performance vehicles.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract-to-hire position based onsite in Prospect Heights, IL (Prospect Heights, Illinois, 60070).

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour.
• Benefits (if eligible): medical, dental & vision; 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; PTO/vacation or sick leave. Benefits vary by status and eligibility.

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Workplace

• Fully onsite at the client’s facility in Prospect Heights, IL.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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