Mechanical Designer

Job Title: SolidWorks/AutoCAD Designer – Process Equipment & Piping Systems
Location: Remote Job to do in India
Job Type: Part-time / Freelance / Contract (Flexible based on availability)
Industry: Mechanical Design – Food, Beverage & Pharma Equipment

About Us:
We are a Canada-based engineering and fabrication business specializing in stainless steel process equipment including tanks, skidded systems, and piping solutions. We are expanding our design team and seeking a skilled CAD designer to assist in creating technical drawings and supporting component-level design analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models for:
• Stainless steel tanks
• Process piping layouts
• Modular skidded systems
• Structural support frames
• Prepare manufacturing-ready fabrication drawings including weld details, BOMs, nozzle schedules, etc.
• Work with advanced SolidWorks tools including:
• Sheet Metal (including flat pattern development)
• Weldments (structural frame design)
• Routing (pipes and tubing)
• Configurations and custom components
• Assist in the design and analysis of tank components such as:
• Mixer mounts
• Tank vents
• CIP sprayballs
• Overflow and drain systems
• Generate flat pattern layouts for laser cutting and fabrication.
• Support design improvements, revisions, and modifications based on feedback or field conditions.
• Collaborate with our Canadian engineering lead via Zoom/WhatsApp/Email for coordination and review.

Requirements:

• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drafting
• Skilled in AutoCAD (2D & 3D drafting)
• Ability to create universal sheet formats and drawing templates for standardization across projects
• Experience developing fabrication drawings for tanks, skids, frames, and process equipment
• Strong understanding of piping layouts, routing assemblies, and piping components (elbows, tees, valves, ferrules, clamps, etc.)
• Knowledge of weld symbols, tolerances, and material specifications (especially stainless steel fabrication)
• Experience preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and linking them to assemblies
• Familiar with GD&T, sheet metal, and weldment tools in SolidWorks
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and translate them into 3D assemblies
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and shop-friendly detailing
• Strong organizational and file management skills for maintaining drawing standards
• Good understanding of sheet metal, tank fabrication, and piping design principles
• Experience with mechanical drawings, GD&T, and fabrication standards
• Ability to read and interpret process schematics and structural layouts
• Strong communication skills in English
• Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design
• Experience in the food/pharma/chemical industry equipment design
• Familiarity with ASME standards, sanitary fittings, or skid-based systems
• Knowledge of FEA or tank design codes (an asset but not required)

Compensation:
Based on experience and engagement type (hourly/fixed/project-based). Competitive rates for qualified candidates.

To Apply:
Please send your resume, portfolio (PDF or link), and sample drawings (if available) to sales@ifortisol.com with the subject: CAD Designer Application – India.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ₹178.00 - ₹200.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote