Mechanical CAD Designer — Precision CNC Components

About JWC Machine and Fab

Based in Mobile, AL, JWC Machine and Fab is a CNC precision machining shop known for tight-tolerance work across a wide range of materials and complexities. From repeat production to large-format and specialized builds, our team of skilled machinists brings craftsmanship to every part. We’re growing deliberately—every hire moves the needle.

A Day in the Life

You arrive to new customer prints and models in the queue. Your morning is spent translating specifications into clear, build-ready 2D drawings and 3D models—locking in GD&T, tolerances, materials, and finishes so our machinists can hit the mark the first time. Before lunch, you review an incoming drawing for manufacturability, flagging a datum scheme that could complicate fixturing. You collaborate with a supervisor on the shop floor to resolve a callout question, update the revision, and push controlled documentation to the library. In the afternoon, you support a quote by breaking down critical dimensions and features. You close the day by drafting work instructions and updating the traveler for a new job release.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D drawings and/or 3D models from customer specs, sketches, or verbal inputs
• Apply correct GD&T, dimensional tolerances, material specs, and surface finish requirements
• Review customer drawings for manufacturability and raise issues before production
• Maintain organized drawing libraries with strict revision control per shop standards
• Partner with machinists and supervisors to clarify intent and resolve questions on the floor
• Contribute to quoting via accurate interpretation and dimensional analysis
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and job travelers as needed

What You Bring

• Fluency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or similar
• Strong command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and print interpretation
• Experience drafting machined components; exposure to castings and weldments is a plus
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes—how parts are actually made
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple drawing packages
• Clear communicator who’s comfortable interfacing with machinists and customers

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay — based on experience and qualifications
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Health insurance — 100% company paid
• Annual performance bonus
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• JWC Machine and Fab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates based on skill, experience, and demonstrated ability.

Proficiencies

• GD&T
• CAD Software
• Graphic Design Technology
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, NX CAD (Siemens))
• 2D Drawings (AutoCAD)