Mechanical Designer

Premier Staffing Solution•Painted Post, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer will support mechanical design, equipment development, and manufacturing operations. The role creates and maintains engineering drawings, 3D models, fabrication packages, and technical documentation, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support projects from concept through installation and production. The successful candidate will have strong CAD proficiency, knowledge of mechanical design principles, and experience supporting manufacturing equipment and processes. Local candidates are preferred; candidates willing to relocate at their own expense will also be considered. This is a one-year contract with potential for extension, performed 100% on-site in Painted Post, New York. The standard schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, with up to 10% domestic travel. Occasional extended hours, weekends, or holidays may be required to support equipment installation and project schedules.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, product development, or process equipment design; candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and less experience may be considered.
Proficiency in at least two of the following CAD programs: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, fabrication methods, assembly practices, and design for manufacturability.
Experience developing bills of materials, managing design revisions, and maintaining engineering documentation using PLM or similar systems.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, support testing activities, and communicate technical recommendations effectively.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Mechanical Design, CAD, Drafting, or a related technical field.
Experience designing manufacturing equipment, piping systems, and ducting systems.
Hands-on experience with prototype development, mechanical testing, field troubleshooting, and production support.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including statics, hydraulics, power transmission, and machine design.
Experience preparing detailed shop drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication packages, and parts lists.
Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production qualification.
Experience coordinating with external suppliers and vendors on component selection, fabrication, and equipment builds.
Ability to analyze testing results and develop practical design recommendations.

Responsibilities

Develop and revise 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, fabrication details, and bills of materials using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering standards to ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable.
Support mechanical design projects from concept development through prototyping, testing, documentation, and production release.
Create shop drawings, fabrication packages, assembly drawings, and parts lists in accordance with engineering drafting standards.
Develop and maintain machine design packages, ensuring drawing accuracy, revision control, and documentation integrity.
Conduct mechanical testing, collect and analyze data, and recommend equipment and process improvements.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on component selection, fabrication requirements, equipment builds, and discrepancy resolution.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation challenges.
Assist with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and training operations and maintenance personnel.
Support project schedules, design reviews, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Maintain engineering documentation, CAD libraries, revision histories, and PLM system records.