Common entry roles
CAD designer, design engineer trainee, detailing engineer and product design assistant are common first jobs for students with mechanical CAD skills.
Which software for which industry
CATIA is common in automotive and aerospace. SolidWorks is popular with machine builders and small and mid-sized manufacturers. Creo and NX are used in industrial equipment and large engineering companies.
Build a portfolio
Recruiters want to see what you've made. Keep 4–6 clean projects (parts, assemblies and drawings) ready to show in interviews.