Hands-on Mechanical Designer — SolidWorks & Prototyping

Randstad USA; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Painted Post, NY. A hands-on professional with a HS diploma, 5+ years in mechanical design and SolidWorks/PDM expertise will build custom equipment.

This contract role involves BOM management in SolidWorks PDM, collaboration with procurement and external suppliers, and hands-on prototyping to ensure design intent and performance. On-site work hours are 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete 3D mechanical designs and drawings using SolidWorks for custom equipment, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing systems.
• Manage BOMs, part specifications, and revisions within SolidWorks PDM while specifying standard hardware and commercial components.
• Interface with procurement and external suppliers to specify, quote, and source mechanical parts and fabricated equipment.
• Perform hands‑on prototype assembly, fit‑up, and troubleshooting (50% of role) to test design intent and refine equipment performance.
• Collaborate in design reviews with cross‑functional teams and vendors to resolve technical issues and deliver production‑ready systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Education

High School

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Painted Post, NY. A hands-on professional with a HS diploma, 5+ years in mechanical design and SolidWorks/PDM expertise will build custom equipment.

This contract role involves BOM management in SolidWorks PDM, collaboration with procurement and external suppliers, and hands-on prototyping to ensure design intent and performance. On-site work hours are 8am to 5pm.