Nathanial Owens

Senior Mechanical Designer specializing in industrial machinery and equipment with 14+ years of experience designing custom machinery, conveyor and material-handling systems, manufacturing and process equipment, pressure/process equipment, structural assemblies, sheet metal components, weldments, piping systems, and fabrication documentation. Extensive experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, including concept development, equipment layouts, component selection, mechanical assemblies, production and fabrication drawings, BOM development, DFM, CNC manufacturing, and shop fabrication. Additional professional experience with Revit, Autodesk Vault, Tube & Pipe, Frame Generator, Routed Systems, Navisworks, LiDAR/point-cloud modeling, and industrial facility coordination.

Architectural & Mechanical Design Drafter - Springfield Mechanical Systems - Springfield, MO

(2025)

Software: AutoCAD • Revit • Navisworks • Recap • Fusion 360

• Updated Tyson Foods P&IDs to current engineering standards.
• Created Revit drainage systems using coordinated Navisworks models.
• Performed on-site LiDAR scanning for existing facility documentation.
• Generated accurate 3D models from point-cloud scan data.
• Assisted with new-construction mechanical and plumbing system documentation for industrial facilities.

Mechanical Designer - Self-Employed - Nixa, MO

(2024 - 2025)

Software: Autodesk Inventor • AutoCAD • NestCAM

• Designed production-ready mechanical assemblies, fabrication drawings, and manufacturing documentation from customer sketches and concepts.
• Developed custom prototypes and production-ready mechanical components.
• Created CNC-ready profiles for laser cutting and press brake manufacturing.
• Generated nesting programs using NestCAM.
• Coordinated directly with fabrication personnel to support production priorities.
• Established engineering standards and workflow improvements.

Mechanical Designer - Creative Modular Construction - Springfield, MO

(2021 - 2024)

Software: Autodesk Inventor • AutoCAD • CAM • Striker

• Led company-wide implementation and transition from AutoCAD to Autodesk Inventor.
• Designed production-ready sheet metal components, weldments, assemblies, and fabrication drawings.
• Created manufacturing documentation supporting CNC punch, router, laser cutting, press brake, and fabrication operations.
• Managed BOM creation, ERP part releases, and production documentation.
• Improved engineering standards, digital file organization, and drafting workflows.
• Produced fabrication drawings for industrial parts washer systems.

Architectural Design Technician - Torgerson Design Partners - Ozark, MO

(2017 - 2021)

Software: AutoCAD • Revit • Bluebeam

• Produced construction documents for national commercial projects.
• Converted AutoCAD drawings into Revit models.
• Coordinated directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) regarding permitting requirements.
• Prepared drawing packages for permitting approval.
• Created presentation graphics and project renderings.

Mechanical Design Drafter - ABEC, Inc. - Springfield, MO

(2015 - 2017)

Software: Autodesk Inventor • Autodesk Vault • Tube & Pipe • AutoCAD

• Designed production piping and routed systems using Autodesk Inventor Tube & Pipe.
• Released fabrication drawings and manufacturing documentation for custom process equipment.
• Created General Arrangement (GA) and Long Lead (LL) BOMs.
• Managed engineering revisions, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Converted Inventor BOMs into ERP purchasing data.
• Supported Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of completed machine systems.
• Collaborated with fabrication teams throughout manufacturing.

Lead Mechanical Designer - FBN Metals - Battlefield, MO

(2013 - 2015)

Software: Autodesk Inventor • AutoCAD • SolidWorks • CAM

• Designed fabricated mechanical assemblies, weldments, and production systems.
• Produced fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Managed BOM development and engineering drawing standards.
• Supported CNC waterjet manufacturing and fabrication operations.
• Created fabrication parts lists and assembly documentation.
• Updated engineering revisions and as-built documentation.
• Assisted production personnel with fabrication and final assembly operations.

Mechanical Designer - A-One Manufacturing - Strafford, MO

(2011 - 2013)

Software: Autodesk Inventor • AutoCAD • Vault

• Designed custom conveyor systems including screw conveyors, barrel lifts, tilt dumpers, & manufacturing process equipment.
• Developed production-ready mechanical assemblies, components, and fabrication drawings.
• Designed and sized chain-and-sprocket drive systems for conveyor applications.
• Selected motors and mechanical drive components based on equipment requirements.
• Created BOMs, fabrication parts lists, and manufacturing documentation.
• Supported CNC waterjet, machining, welding, and fabrication operations.
• Collaborated directly with fabrication and assembly personnel to resolve production issues and improve manufacturability.

A.S. - Computer Drafting and Design - ITT Technical Institute (2009 - 2011)