Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

Find Great People | FGP; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Great People is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to create custom mechanical systems and industrial enclosures using SolidWorks. You will collaborate across engineering, production, purchasing, and project management to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate thrives on hands-on design, fabrication drawing creation, and field visits to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet project requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design or product development in manufacturing.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Ability to create manufacturing and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design custom mechanical systems, enclosures, and modular structures using SolidWorks.
• Serve as a key technical contributor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop 3D models, fabrication and installation drawings, and docs.
• Collaborate with project managers, production, purchasing, and manufacturing.
• Specify mechanical components and system requirements.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support project docs.
• Participate in field measurements, site visits, and technical reviews.
• Support fabrication and installation with technical guidance.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Contribute to product improvements and engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Manufacturing drawings

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Do you enjoy designing custom products, working closely with manufacturing teams, and solving unique engineering challenges? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Our client is a growing manufacturer of custom-engineered industrial enclosures, control rooms, modular structures, and specialty fabricated systems serving customers across North America. Their products are engineered to solve unique operational, environmental, and industrial challenges, with every project tailored to a customer's specific requirements. [

What You'll Do

• Design custom-engineered mechanical systems, industrial enclosures, and modular structures using SolidWorks.
• Serve as a key technical contributor within the engineering team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, production teams, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Specify and evaluate mechanical components, purchased equipment, and system requirements.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support project documentation requirements.
• Participate in field measurements, site visits, and technical reviews when required.
• Support fabrication and installation by providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues.
• Work directly with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and efficient to build.
• Contribute to product improvements, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, custom equipment, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding, forming, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with industrial equipment, enclosures, modular structures, or building products.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, building mechanics, or mechanical systems integration.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit.
• Experience performing structural calculations or engineering analysis

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys solving real-world engineering challenges.
• Is curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Takes ownership of projects and follows them through completion.
• Enjoys collaborating across engineering, production, purchasing, and project management teams.
• Likes getting out from behind the computer and spending time on the production floor.
• Wants to see designs become finished products.
• Thrives in a growing company where teamwork, initiative, and communication are highly valued