Sr. Mechanical Designer

KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS LLC•Wilmington, MA

5d•$126,000 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and modifying mechanical components, assemblies, and systems used in manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, or engineered products. This role collaborates closely with engineering, production, quality, and project management teams to create detailed designs that meet performance, cost, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field.
7+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or engineered products environment.
Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication, machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly processes.
Experience creating complex engineering drawings and documentation.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar).
Develop mechanical designs for new products, equipment, and system improvements.
Interpret engineering requirements and convert concepts into manufacturable designs.
Generate bills of materials (BOMs), design documentation, and engineering change notices (ECNs).
Perform design calculations and tolerance analyses to ensure functionality and reliability.
Work with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production issues.
Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to identify components and optimize designs.
Review designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturability.
Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.

Benefits

Medical (3 plan options)
Dental (2 plan options)
Vision plan insurances
401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority)
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents
Disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee)
Voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Business and personal travel insurance
10 paid holidays
Vacation time starting at 3 weeks
48 hours sick time
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance program
Referral bonus
Bereavement leave