Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

Location: Shelby, NC
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite (5 days/week)

Position Overview

We are working with an established manufacturer of custom machinery in the Shelby, NC area that is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its engineering team.

This position will focus on the detailed mechanical design of custom machinery and automated equipment. Working alongside senior mechanical engineers responsible for overall system design, this individual will develop 3D models, mechanical assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials to support equipment fabrication and assembly.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical design for custom machinery or industrial equipment, strong 3D CAD skills, and a practical understanding of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing drawings for custom machinery and automated equipment.

• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), fabrication drawings, and engineering documentation.

• Work with senior engineers to translate equipment concepts and system designs into detailed mechanical designs.

• Design mechanical components and assemblies involving conveyors, drive systems, and other automated equipment.

• Collaborate with engineering, machining, fabrication, and assembly teams to ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable.

• Support engineering changes, design revisions, and improvements to existing equipment.

• Assist with resolving mechanical design and manufacturing issues during equipment fabrication and assembly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience preferred; candidates with less experience and a strong background will also be considered.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software required. SolidWorks is preferred, but experience with Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or comparable software will be considered.

• Experience designing custom machinery, industrial automation, conveyors, material-handling equipment, or related mechanical systems.

• Ability to create detailed engineering drawings, mechanical assemblies, and bills of materials.

• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, and mechanical manufacturing processes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and manufacturing personnel.

• Exposure to electrical systems, controls, or electromechanical equipment is a plus.

• Technical degree or education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established custom equipment manufacturer with a collaborative engineering team and a variety of machinery design projects. The role offers the ability to work closely with experienced engineers and manufacturing personnel while seeing designs progress from detailed engineering through fabrication and assembly.