Mechanical Design Engineer – Onsite in NJ (SolidWorks)

The Recruiting Hive; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 100% onsite role in Morris County, NJ. The successful candidate will design water and wastewater equipment in SolidWorks, generating fabrication drawings and collaborating with shop staff to optimize build methods.

Responsibilities include conceiving new equipment, handling conveyors, and driving production-ready designs from concept through release. Local candidates only; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and fabrication drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Accurate, detail-oriented drawing work and ability to discuss designs with fabricators.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater equipment in SolidWorks and produce fabrication drawings.
• Determine how to build customer requirements, including new equipment.
• Manage conveyor designs from requirements through released drawings.
• Visit fabrication shop to review plans and resolve build questions.
• Prepare drawings for outside fabricators with appropriate detail level.
• Support project engineer with design work for each order.
• Ensure details are correct before release for first-time fit.

Skills

Mechanical design

Conveyor experience

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 100% onsite role in Morris County, NJ. The successful candidate will design water and wastewater equipment in SolidWorks, generating fabrication drawings and collaborating with shop staff to optimize build methods.

Responsibilities include conceiving new equipment, handling conveyors, and driving production-ready designs from concept through release. Local candidates only; relocation not offered.