Mechanical Designer

Gradian Thermal Solutions•Maple Grove, MN

61d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer creates blueprints, drawings, and 3D models for manufacturing packages related to HVAC systems and components. The role collaborates with engineering and other teams to produce accurate manufacturing and assembly documentation, with a focus on thermal cooling systems and data center applications. It also develops production and installation manuals and supports delivery of innovative, reliable solutions. The position leads complex HVAC equipment and component modeling, advanced sheet metal design, and preparation and approval of manufacturing packages. It manages design data and configuration accuracy, contributes to feasibility reviews and problem-solving, and develops clear production, installation, operation, and maintenance instructions. The work includes time on CAD systems and interaction with physical components in office and shop-floor environments.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including modeling complex assemblies and setting modeling standards for the design team.
Strong 2D CAD capabilities, including creating, reviewing, and approving detailed manufacturing and documentation drawings.
2–4 years of progressive mechanical design experience, ideally in HVAC, sheet metal, or equipment manufacturing, with increasing responsibility and technical ownership.
Understanding of manufacturing practices and processes, with the ability to guide designers and collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams.
Comfort working across office and shop-floor environments, including extended time on CAD systems and hands-on interaction with physical components when needed.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with internal and industry standards.
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and contribute technical expertise.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, including managing multiple projects, revisions, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
Effective time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks certification.
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) certification.
Experience with advanced manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and development of complex 3D models of HVAC equipment, assemblies, and components, ensuring design intent, manufacturability, and performance requirements are met.
Perform advanced sheet metal design using SolidWorks and guide others in proper modeling techniques.
Oversee and approve complete manufacturing packages, including detailed shop drawings, assembly instructions, and fabrication documentation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to provide technical insight, resolve design challenges, and ensure documentation accuracy.
Manage design data, including revisions, drawings, engineering changes, and bills of materials, ensuring configuration accuracy and process compliance.
Contribute to design feasibility reviews and problem-solving using mechanical aptitude and analytical reasoning.
Develop and refine production and installation methodologies, documenting processes step-by-step for manuals and operational guides.
Create and maintain installation, operation, and maintenance drawings and instructions for end users and field technicians.
Participate in and occasionally lead manufacturing floor meetings, provide technical support, and perform light-duty tasks as needed to validate designs or resolve issues.