MECHANICAL AND DESIGN ENGINEER

Socket.dev; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Time off and Holidays

Collaborative and inclusive work env

Job summary

Pacific Netting Products, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical and Design Engineer to lead complex projects from concept through completion.

The role demands hands-on engineering experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to develop detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication and installation. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related field) with 2–5 years in engineering design, proficient CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and strong math and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in engineering field.
• Experience designing structural systems and products.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for production and installation.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create and review technical drawings using CAD software.
• Generate preliminary plans for bidding and pricing.
• Collaborate with management, production, sales, vendors and customers to meet timelines and budgets.
• Document project development from inception to completion.
• Conduct post‑project reviews and drive process improvements.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Technical judgment

Project leadership

Math skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical and Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate brings several years of hands‑on engineering experience, demonstrates strong technical judgment, and excels in leading complex projects from concept through completion. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.

Position Summary:

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications necessary for Pacific Netting Products, Inc. to successfully price, bid, fabricate and install a wide variety of projects, work with the team to design, lay out, or detail components and production processes, and resolve design or other problems as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for projects involving production, fabrication and/or installation


• Perform engineering calculations to support design work


• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer-assisted drafting equipment and software


• Generate preliminary plans and drawings for bidding and pricing calculations


• Collaborate with PNP management, production leads, sales team and administrative staff, vendors, customers and contractors to produce drawings and other information necessary to ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget


• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process from inception to completion


• Post-project review and analysis


• Actively participate in the company’s process of continuous improvement

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or related field


• 2-5 years of experience working in engineering field


• 2-5 years of experience designing structural systems and products


• 2-5 years of experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar


• Proficient in SolidWorks


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel


• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, especially in the areas of structural metals, metal fabrication, welding and fabrication drawing standards


• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems


• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability


• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly

Travel may be required on occasion for site analysis, consultation or post-project review.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Experience with Microsoft suite including Outlook and Word


• Prior hands‑on fabrication or shop floor experience


• Marine industry background or experience a plus


• Mechanically inclined creative thinker who is self-directed and team-oriented

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary: This position involves occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force; and regularly exerting a negligible amount of force to move object, lifting or carrying articles like project files and small tools. Regularly required to sit and work with a computer for extended periods, occasionally required to stand or walk for brief periods. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity are required.

The work environment is primarily an office setting with low noise levels, However, this position may occasionally require an individual to be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles, and infrequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extremes of cold/heat, humid conditions for brief periods if and when travelling or at a project site.

What we Offer

• 401(k) match


• Health, Dental and Vision insurance


• Paid Time off and Holidays


• Collaborative and inclusive work environment