SolidWorks Drafter

Job Description

The Career – What You Will Do

Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) is seeking a talented SolidWorks Drafter to join our team in Burnsville, Minnesota! In this role, you will be responsible for having a solid foundation in 3D modeling and drafting using SolidWorks, with experience translating conceptual designs into detailed technical drawings. This role also supports product development, production, and quality assurance by producing accurate and timely CAD documentation.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities:

Develop precise 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings in SolidWorks for components and complex assemblies, ensuring manufacturability and design intent.

Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate design concepts into production-ready documentation that meets all specifications, standards, and quality requirements.

Maintain and organize CAD model and drawing libraries, ensuring accurate revision control, file management, and documentation integrity.

Support prototype development and design reviews by preparing visual aids, exploded views, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent.

Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses and basic simulations to validate fit, form, and function prior to production release.

Ensure compliance with internal drafting standards and industry best practices, maintaining consistency across all design documentation.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design or drafting issues in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Coordinate with vendors and production teams to clarify design details, resolve manufacturability challenges, and support smooth product transitions.

Enter and maintain accurate product specification data within Specright to support company-wide product information management.

Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives that enhance product quality, documentation accuracy, and overall team efficiency.

Essential Skills + Abilities:

Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, or related field.

Work Experience: 1-4 years of experience in SolidWorks drafting or mechanical design.

Preferred Experience: Experience with injection molding, plastics, resins, and/or silicones.

The Company – Why Choose Us

Founded in 1975, Apothecary Products is a global leader in consumer wellness products. Our retail products help consumers improve their health and wellness. We also support pharmacists and the patients they serve with our innovative pharmacy products. Our retail brands, Ezy Dose®, Flents®, Protechs® and Wipe ‘N Clear® are market leaders in medication management, pharmacy supply and eye, ear and injury care. We also have an award-winning work culture grounded by our WE CARE corporate values system. This is a key contribution to ensuring we have fun each workday and are a high-performing work team.

The Rewards - What We Offer:

The rewards we provide recognize and retain collaborative, results-oriented, strong contributors. We strive to create opportunities for your career growth and financial success – all while being an agile employer committed to open communication. You will receive personalized orientation from talented team members, who are collaborative, results-oriented, strong contributors. In addition to competitive pay, you will also enjoy:

Compensation for this role ranges from $50,785.00 to $76,177.00 annually, commensurate with experience

Hybrid work schedule: mix of remote and in-office days

Financial incentive program for all positions

Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet/Legal/Identity Theft insurances

Education reimbursement benefits

Financial wellness benefits including 401k with company contribution

Work/life blend: company-paid holidays, accrue 3 weeks Paid Time Off annually, paid Volunteer Time Off, paid Family Caregiver Leave.

Wellness focus: including incentivized wellbeing challenges, stress management, and multiple onsite “Quiet Rooms” for focused work, nursing mothers, and religious accommodations

Community giveback opportunities supporting local and national charities

Friendly, inclusive work environment with casual dress every day of the week and many team activities to foster community and connectivity

Interested? We’d Love To Hear From You

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We also encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community. To provide a safe and secure work environment, APL conducts a criminal background check on all new hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Full-time

Hybrid remote