Mechanical Design Engineer

Southern Perfection Fabrication; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Perfection Fabrication in Byron, GA is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our fast-paced metal fabrication team. You will move designs from SolidWorks/Inventor to the shop floor, collaborating with fabricators and machinists to realize precise welded and sheet metal assemblies.

The candidate should have 3+ years in mechanical engineering within metal fabrication, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD/drafting/DFM skills with excellent communication between

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical engineering within a metal fabrication or custom manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software, drafting standards, and sheet metal layout.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Direct, practical problem-solver who communicates effectively between engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Design custom structural weldments, sheet metal assemblies, and fabricated components using 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor).
• Generate detailed production drawings, flat patterns, cut lists, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to streamline production efficiency and material yield.
• Work directly with shop floor fabricators, welders, and machinists to troubleshoot and optimize builds in real time.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Drafting standards

Sheet metal layout

DFM principles

Communication with production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Southern Perfection Fabrication is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our team immediately. If you thrive in a fast-paced custom metal fabrication environment and love seeing your designs move from software straight to the shop floor, let's talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom structural weldments, sheet metal assemblies, and fabricated components using 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor).
• Generate detailed production drawings, flat patterns, cut lists, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to streamline production efficiency and material yield.
• Work directly with shop floor fabricators, welders, and machinists to troubleshoot and optimize builds in real time.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in mechanical engineering within a metal fabrication or custom manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software, drafting standards, and sheet metal layout.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.
• Mindset: Direct, practical problem-solver who communicates effectively between engineering and production teams.