Mechanical Design Associate

A growing industrial equipment manufacturer is adding a Mechanical Design Associate to support a fast-moving engineering team and build toward a long-term Design Engineer path. This is an onsite opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys mechanical problem solving, wants hands-on exposure to manufacturing, and is excited to contribute to real products that move from concept into production. The right person will join a collaborative environment where strong documentation, shop awareness, and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

This Role Offers:

·        Competitive compensation and benefits

·        A clear path to grow into a Design Engineer role over time

·        Hands-on exposure to custom mechanical equipment and active manufacturing projects

·        An onsite environment where you can work closely with engineering and production teams

·        Strong visibility and the chance to build practical experience quickly

Focus:

·        Create and update production-ready drawings in SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, and fabrication packages

·        Build and maintain bills of materials, revision records, and supporting engineering documentation for active projects

·        Prepare accurate documentation that helps manufacturing, purchasing, and assembly teams execute work efficiently

·        Support redlines, drawing revisions, and controlled document updates as project needs change

·        Work with internal teams and outside suppliers to confirm technical details and keep documentation aligned

·        Assist with early-stage mechanical design support while developing broader design ownership over time

·        Maintain organized engineering files and support detail-driven project documentation

Skill Set:

·        Experience using SolidWorks for part modeling, assemblies, or manufacturing drawings

·        Experience creating BOMs and engineering documentation in a manufacturing environment

·        Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

·        Strong mechanical aptitude and practical interest in how parts and assemblies are built

·        Detail-oriented documentation skills with a high standard for accuracy

·        Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with multiple stakeholders

·        Coachability, curiosity, and a genuine interest in developing into a Design Engineer

Preferred Background

·        Associate or bachelor level education in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field is helpful

·        Early career experience in mechanical drafting, manufacturing support, or design documentation is attractive

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