Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer will support Project Engineers and the fabrication team by creating 3D models, equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
Projects may range from individual components and brackets to complete frames, carts, skids, and integrated equipment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop SolidWorks models and drawings for parts, assemblies, sheet metal components, and weldments.
• Prepare fabrication, assembly, and general arrangement drawings.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, cut lists, and drawing packages.
• Convert sketches, specifications, measurements, and engineering direction into practical designs.
• Coordinate with engineers, fabricators, machinists, assemblers, and outside vendors.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, fit, access, and serviceability.
• Revise drawings based on design reviews, fabrication feedback, and as-built conditions.
• Support the shop floor during fabrication, assembly, and equipment testing.
• Maintain organized project files, part numbers, and drawing revisions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in mechanical design, drafting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or drafting within a manufacturing, fabrication, or machine-building environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for part and assembly modeling and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal, frame weldments, machined components, and purchased hardware.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings, bills of materials, and assembly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with P&IDs, process equipment, sanitary tubing, electrical schematics, CAM programming, or regulated industries is helpful but not required

This position combines office-based mechanical design with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor.
The Mechanical Designer must be comfortable inspecting equipment, taking measurements, discussing fabrication methods with shop personnel, and supporting projects during assembly and testing.
Some projects may require occasional customer-site visits, vendor visits, or field measurements.