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Churchville, MD

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Supporting proposal development activities; brainstorming, conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping new systems. * CAD design and manufacturing drawing development; analyzing and implementing ...

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How much do computer aided design apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for computer aided design apprentice in Towson, MD is $21.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Computer Aided Design Apprentice vs CAD Technician?

AspectComputer Aided Design ApprenticeCAD Technician
CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recently completed relevant training or certification programsOften holds a diploma or associate degree in CAD, drafting, or related fields
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised training environment, often in educational or internship settingsProfessional office setting, working on real projects under supervision or independently
Industry UsageUsed as a training role to develop skills for future CAD careersEstablished role in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing firms

The main difference between a Computer Aided Design Apprentice and a CAD Technician is experience and responsibility. Apprentices are in training, gaining foundational skills, while CAD Technicians are experienced professionals working on actual projects. Apprentices often work under supervision, whereas CAD Technicians operate more independently, contributing directly to project deliverables.

What is a computer aided design apprenticeship?

A computer aided design apprenticeship is a training program that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction to teach skills in using CAD software for creating technical drawings and models. Apprentices typically learn to operate CAD tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks and may earn certifications while gaining practical experience in design environments.

What jobs can you do with computer aided design?

A Computer Aided Design (CAD) apprentice can pursue roles such as CAD technician, drafter, or designer in industries like architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and product development. These jobs involve creating detailed technical drawings, 3D models, and prototypes using CAD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks, often requiring knowledge of engineering principles and attention to detail.

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Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks

Harbor Designs and Manufacturing

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

**Applications should be local to Baltimore Maryland**


Product Development Engineer - Mechanical Engineer


About Us:


At Harbor Designs & Manufacturing we understand our clients unique products call for unique solutions and we pride ourselves on working with them as an extension of their team. Unlike traditional product design and contract manufacturing firms, we serve our clients as fractional product managers and our engineers create custom-tailored solutions as our clients that evolve as their product or company's needs evolve. Their core technology is their differentiator and it will be your job as part of our team to help empower them to transform their innovative ideas into cost effective products sold around the world.


As an ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified design and manufacturing firm, we serve clients in the medical device, consumer product, transportation, and defense markets.Services include product management, research and development, industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, embedded system development, app development, prototyping, FDA & regulatory guidance, global supply chain management, in house and off shore technical and clean room assembly, warranty repair service, quality assurance, and logistics and inventory control.


About You:


As an experience product development engineer or mechanical engineer, your job will be to work with clients, industrial designers, and other internal stakeholders to execute on designs that can be prototyped and tested, and designs that are optimized form manufacturing (DFM). Your experience with Solidworks make you a pro at executing new designs and revisions to existing designs in CAD, and generate the dimensioned drawings with the appropriate level of detail and tolerancing for intended manufacturing. We will be hiring multiple positions and are open to a range of experience, but any experience or particular interest in specific industries will be matched to projects accordingly.


Main Responsibilities:


  • Complex part design for plastic injection molding experience required
  • Design for Manufacturing experience and production process knowledge required (thermoforming, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, extrusion, etc)
  • Multi-part plastic design and assembly experience required
  • Wire Harness/Wire Routing Design experience required
  • Create 3D CAD models of designs using Solidworks and prepare 2D drawings that convey the design for manufacturing and assembly purposes.
  • Work closely with the customer to capture their design intent and to communicate general project details.
  • Complete product designs for projects ranging from small private inventors to large companies developing new products and support them from concept, detailed design, prototype, manufacturing, to assembly and packaging.
  • Provide creative and innovative solutions to design challenges presented in projects ranging from biomedical, defense, rail, agriculture, exercise equipment, pharmaceutical, household devices, etc
  • Develop and build protocols and fixtures for component validation testing of new product designs.
  • Complete finite element analysis of product components and assemblies using Solidworks
  • Project planning and management of customers and suppliers
  • Strategically source component suppliers and work with sourcing team to select manufacturers for new designs.
  • Communicate designs with manufacturers and component suppliers and source cost effective products.
  • Experience talking to manufacturers


Desired Skills/Qualifications:


  • Motivated
  • Leader
  • Must be an Innovator that has excellent attention to detail and troubleshooting, possesses fabrication and electrical skills.
  • Proficient in Solidworks - PDM
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Enjoys working on challenging designs within a team atmosphere


Desired Experience:


  • Strong CAD background
  • Willingness to grow
  • Plastic design experience
  • SOLIDWORKS experience 2-5 years


Benefits:


  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) Policy
  • Bereavement leave
  • Paid sick days
  • Short Term Disability (paid by company)
  • Long Term Disability (optional)
  • 401(k) (optional)
  • Health/ Dental/ Vision insurance (paid in part by company)
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance (paid by company)




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