Mechanical Designer

Key Responsibilities Create and revise 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, fabrication details, and bills of material using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Required Qualifications Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, fabrication methods, assembly practices, and manufacturability principles.

Duration: 12 months, potential to extend
Pay: $55 hourly

Job Description:
Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, product development, or process equipment design, or a BS in Mechanical Engineering with less experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Inventor for 3D modeling, assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation, and AutoCAD for 2D. Experience with at least two of the three software required.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, fabrication details, and bills of material using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD. At least two of the three software required.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering standards to ensure designs are clear, manufacturable, and consistent with project requirements.
• Support mechanical design activities from concept development through prototyping, testing, documentation, and production release.
• Conduct testing, collect and analyze data, and provide recommendations for equipment and process improvements.
• Generate detailed shop drawings, fabrication packages, assembly drawings, and parts lists while maintaining compliance with engineering drafting standards.
• Assemble and maintain complete machine design packages, ensuring drawing accuracy, revision control, and documentation integrity.
• Coordinate with vendors on component selection, fabrication requirements, equipment builds, and discrepancy resolution.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation issues.
• Assist in training operations and maintenance personnel during equipment installation, startup, and handoff activities.
• Support project management activities to ensure project objectives, schedules, budgets, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, revision control, CAD libraries, and PLM system records.
• Support project schedules, design reviews, and cross-functional communication to keep deliverables on track.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, fabrication methods, assembly practices, and manufacturability principles.
• Experience developing BOMs, supporting design revisions, and maintaining engineering documentation through a PLM or similar system.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, support testing, and communicate design recommendations clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving ability, and follow-through in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing equipment, piping and ducting systems.
• AS in Mechanical Design/CAD/Drafter preferred.
• Hands-on experience with prototype development, mechanical testing, field troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience coordinating work across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customer-facing teams.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical engineering principles, including statics, hydraulics, power transmission, and machine design.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production qualification activities.

Travel Requirements
10% domestic travel to client’s plant sites or vendors, with duration typically being less than 10 days.

Work Schedule
Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule.