Designer- #26-26807

USTech Solutions•Painted Post, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer supports mechanical design and project activities from concept development through prototyping, testing, documentation, and production release. The role creates and revises 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, fabrication details, shop drawings, fabrication packages, assembly drawings, parts lists, and bills of material using at least two of SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Designs must follow GD&T, tolerance analysis, engineering standards, drafting standards, and project requirements to ensure clarity and manufacturability. The Designer conducts testing, analyzes results, and recommends equipment or process improvements. The role also maintains complete machine design packages, accurate engineering documentation, revision control, CAD libraries, and PLM records. It involves coordinating with vendors and collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation issues. The Designer may assist with personnel training and equipment installation, startup, commissioning, handoff, and production qualification, while supporting project schedules, reviews, budgets, quality, and safety objectives. This is a one-year assignment with potential to extend. The position is 100% on-site, with a preference for local candidates; candidates willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered. Travel is approximately 10% domestically to plant sites or vendors, typically for less than 10 days. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, with possible weekend, holiday, or longer-day work to support installation schedules. The interview process includes a 30-minute Teams screening followed by a panel interview with a CAD skills test or assessment.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, product development, or process equipment design, or a BS in Mechanical Engineering with less experience.
Proficiency in at least two of SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD; experience should include 3D modeling, assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation, with AutoCAD used for 2D work.
Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, fabrication methods, assembly practices, and manufacturability principles.
Experience developing bills of material, supporting design revisions, and maintaining engineering documentation through a PLM or similar system.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, support testing, and clearly communicate design recommendations.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving ability, and follow-through in a fast-paced project environment.
Ability to work on-site; local candidates are preferred, but candidates willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.
Ability to travel domestically approximately 10%, typically for trips of fewer than 10 days.
Availability for a typical 40-hour workweek, with possible weekend, holiday, or longer-day work to support installation schedules.

Nice To Haves

BS in Mechanical Engineering or AS in Mechanical Design/CAD/Drafting is preferred.
Experience with manufacturing equipment, piping, and ducting systems.
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 mechanical engineering principles including statics, hydraulics, power transmission, and machine design.
Experience generating shop drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication packages, and detailed parts lists.
Experience evaluating test data and making design recommendations based on results.
Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production qualification.
Experience working with suppliers and external vendors on component selection, fabrication support, and equipment builds.

Responsibilities

Create and revise 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, fabrication details, and bills of material using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering standards to produce clear, manufacturable designs consistent with project requirements.
Support mechanical design from concept development through prototyping, testing, documentation, and production release.
Conduct testing, collect and analyze data, and recommend equipment and process improvements.
Generate shop drawings, fabrication packages, assembly drawings, and parts lists in 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.
Support project management activities to meet project objectives, schedules, budgets, quality, and safety requirements.
Maintain engineering documentation, revision control, CAD libraries, and PLM system records.
Support project schedules, design reviews, and cross-functional communication to keep deliverables on track.
Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production qualification activities.