Experienced Project Designer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at GSM Industrial, Inc

GSM Industrial is a full-service custom metal fabricator known for delivering high-quality industrial systems, equipment, and structures. We believe in craftsmanship, teamwork, and doing work that matters for industries across the region.

GSM Industrial is seeking an Experienced Project Designer to join our engineering and fabrication team. This role is responsible for designing and detailing custom industrial projects involving structural steel, sheet metal, plate, industrial ductwork, pipe/tubing and equipment layouts.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical drafting and design capabilities, experience with 2D and 3D modeling, and a practical understanding of how designs translate into fabrication and installation.

We're looking for a technically strong designer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and takes pride in producing drawings that are accurate, buildable and aligned with customer requirements. If you enjoy taking a project from concept and field measurements to detailed fabrication drawings—and seeing your designs come to life in the shop and field—this could be a great opportunity to join the GSM Industrial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D designs for industrial systems using AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or Tekla.
• Produce clear and complete shop drawings, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and fabrication details for structural steel, sheet metal, plate, ductwork, pipe/tubing and related components.
• Create accurate cut lists, material takeoffs, and requisition documents.
• Review, interpret, and refine engineering drawings to GSM Industrial standards.
• Conduct site visits and field measurements to support accurate design development.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and fabrication personnel to ensure design intent, constructability, and adherence to project timelines.
• Provide ongoing technical support to project stakeholders throughout fabrication and installation phases.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings to understand scope, materials, schedules, and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of design procedures, standards, and drafting workflows .

3–5 years of relevant mechanical, structural, industrial or fabrication design experience.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or Tekla.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, plate, pipe/tubing, and structural steel fabrication methods.
• Ability to translate concepts, sketches, and field measurements into accurate models and complete drawing packages.
• Solid understanding of industrial design principles, dimensional tolerances, and fabrication practices.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; able to collaborate with internal teams and customers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to travel for site visits as needed.