Mechanical CAD Designer III, Coventry RI

dommagazine; Coventry; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Mechanical & CAD Designer III to manage documentation and design complex drawings in Coventry, RI. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of CAD experience. Join a team pioneering in aviation innovation while enjoying a 4x10 work schedule and generous leave policies.

Benefits

4x10 work schedule (off every Friday)

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related work experience with CAD.
• Strong ability to manage documentation associated with projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, details, and sketches from provided concepts.
• Create and markup existing PDF documents using Adobe.
• Develop equipment/material schedules from drawings.

Skills

Microsoft Office products

Strong organizational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical & CAD Designer III, Coventry RI

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:12

Company: Bell

Category: Maintenance

Job Type: Permanent

City: Coventry

State: Rhode Island

Country: United States

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Response Technologies is a Rhode Island - based, award-winning company that is dedicated to the design and development of disruptive products and technologies that Save Lives. Our expertise in material sciences, coupled with our additive manufacturing and innovative processes, continues to strengthen our position as industry leaders. Join our team and help us accelerate our successes.

Mechanical & CAD Designer

The Mechanical Designer/CAD Designer will work to manage and create all drafted documentation associated with projects. The documentation will primarily be created using AutoCAD and or AutoCAD MEP/CADWorx Plant, and the scope of the job will span all elements of the project life cycle inclusive of gathering project requirements, preliminary and final design, procurement and As-Builts of equipment and materials, project monitoring and control.

Work will also include updating management of documentation for existing equipment systems.

This position is onsite in Coventry, Rhode Island.

What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical & CAD Designer

• CAD Operation/Design; preparing design drawings, details, and sketches from sketches, concepts or mark-ups provided by team engineers or project management staff
• Drawing and plot drawings to scale, as required
• Working under the direction of the CAD Manager to design complex drawings, construction documents, routine design layouts, detailed drawings, equipment skid and piping
• Prepare complex drawings, scaled equipment layouts, and equipment details
• Prepare and work with bills of material and other construction documents
• Develop equipment/material schedules and material takeoffs, from drawings or sketches
• Support preparation of requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors, as directed
• Create and markup existing PDF documents using Adobe
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, and reviewing relevant technical publications

Requirements

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail needed
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in timely manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible to shifting priorities and changes
• Ability to function effectively in a collaborative team environment

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant discipline
• At least 5 years of related work experience with CAD

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the entire duration of shift
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks
• Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every Friday with our 4x10 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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