Mechanical Designer

Expert Connections; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums fully paid for family

5% 401(k) match

Performance bonus up to 10%

Vacation & holidays: 15 days starting,

Job summary

Expert Connections is seeking a Mechanical Designer II for our client in Charlotte, NC. This hands-on role drives 3D designs from SolidWorks models to fabrication drawings, coordinating with engineering and shop teams to bring equipment to life.

You'll own top-down modeling, draft standards, and power transmission components, ensuring accuracy and on-time submittals while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of 3D mechanical design and modeling experience.
• SolidWorks proficiency is required.
• 4+ years designing mechanical equipment, weldments, and assemblies.
• Experience with top-down and assembly-driven modeling.
• Strong drafting standards and fabrication-level drawings experience.
• Experience with power transmission equipment (motors, gearboxes, belts, shafts, bearings).
• Ability to perform design calculations and make independent design decisions while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D mechanical equipment designs and SolidWorks models.
• Create fabrication-level drawing packages.
• Design equipment, weldments, components, and assemblies.
• Apply top-down and assembly-driven modeling techniques.
• Ensure drawings adhere to drafting standards and project specs.
• Design and integrate power transmission components (motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts, bearings).
• Perform mechanical design calculations as required.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and sourcing during reviews and submittals.
• Support project teams with technical drawings and documentation.
• Ensure deliverables meet schedules, milestones, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with fabrication and shop teams to resolve questions and optimize manufacturing.

Skills

3D mechanical design

SolidWorks experience

Mechanical equipment design

Top-down modeling

Drafting standards & drawings

Power transmission knowledge

Independent design decisions

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

2D design/detailing

Job description

Our client, a growing, family-owned manufacturer of custom-engineered equipment, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join its Engineering team in Charlotte, NC.

This is a hands-on mechanical design position for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and seeing designs move from SolidWorks models and fabrication drawings to equipment being manufactured and assembled in the shop.

The Mechanical Designer II will work closely with Project Engineers, Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and other internal teams.

There is no visa sponsorship available for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D mechanical equipment designs and models using SolidWorks
• Create detailed fabrication-level drawing packages
• Design mechanical equipment, weldments, components, and assemblies
• Utilize top-down and assembly-driven modeling techniques
• Apply appropriate drafting standards to drawings and technical documentation
• Design and integrate power transmission components, including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts, and bearings
• Complete mechanical design calculations as required
• Make informed design decisions while collaborating with Project Engineers throughout the review process
• Support Project Managers with technical drawings and project submittal packages
• Ensure design deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, milestones, and quality requirements
• Work directly with fabrication, machining, and assembly teams to resolve design and manufacturing questions
• Collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Sales, and Customer Service
• Participate in product and process improvement initiatives
• Occasionally support field measurements, installation, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in 3D mechanical design and modeling
• Strong, hands‑on SolidWorks experience is required
• 4+ years of experience designing mechanical equipment, weldments, and assemblies
• Experience with top-down and assembly‑driven modeling
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards and fabrication‑level drawings
• Experience designing equipment or products that are fabricated, machined, and assembled
• Experience with power transmission equipment, including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts, and bearings
• Ability to complete mechanical design calculations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to make design decisions independently while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience

• Expert‑level SolidWorks proficiency and/or SolidWorks certification
• AutoCAD and 2D design/detailing experience
• Knowledge of bending, punching, welding, machining, and other fabrication processes
• Experience designing industrial machinery or custom‑engineered mechanical equipment
• Experience with material handling systems, conveyors, or bulk storage
• Experience within the municipal water and wastewater industry
• Experience with electrical power, instrumentation, or controls

Why Join?

• Join a growing, family‑owned company with direct access to leadership
• Design custom mechanical equipment and see your work manufactured and assembled in‑house
• Take ownership of your designs while collaborating with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams
• Excellent benefits, including 100% company‑paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
• 100% company‑paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
• 5% 401(k) match
• Up to 10% performance bonus opportunity
• 15 days of vacation starting in year one + paid holidays (20 days after year 1)
• Company‑paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance & AD&D