Mechanical Designer

ConeCraft LLC; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ConeCraft LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Rhode Island to support project engineers and the fabrication team by creating 3D models, layouts, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, and BOMs for frames, carts, skids, and integrated equipment systems.

You will develop SolidWorks models, prepare fabrication drawings, maintain BOMs, and coordinate with shop personnel and outside vendors. This role combines office design with hands-on shop floor interaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in mechanical design or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design or drafting experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop SolidWorks models and drawings for parts, assemblies, sheet metal components, and weldments.
• Prepare fabrication, assembly, and general arrangement drawings.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, cut lists, and drawing packages.
• Translate sketches and specs into practical designs.
• Coordinate with engineers, fabricators, machinists, assemblers, and vendors.
• Review designs for manufacturability, fit, and serviceability.
• Revise drawings based on reviews and fabrication feedback.
• Support shop floor during fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Maintain organized project files, part numbers, and drawing revisions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM programming

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

The Mechanical Designer will support Project Engineers and the fabrication team by creating 3D models, equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials. Projects may range from individual components and brackets to complete frames, carts, skids, and integrated equipment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop SolidWorks models and drawings for parts, assemblies, sheet metal components, and weldments.
• Prepare fabrication, assembly, and general arrangement drawings.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, cut lists, and drawing packages.
• Convert sketches, specifications, measurements, and engineering direction into practical designs.
• Coordinate with engineers, fabricators, machinists, assemblers, and outside vendors.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, fit, access, and serviceability.
• Revise drawings based on design reviews, fabrication feedback, and as-built conditions.
• Support the shop floor during fabrication, assembly, and equipment testing.
• Maintain organized project files, part numbers, and drawing revisions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in mechanical design, drafting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or drafting within a manufacturing, fabrication, or machine-building environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for part and assembly modeling and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal, frame weldments, machined components, and purchased hardware.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings, bills of materials, and assembly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with P&IDs, process equipment, sanitary tubing, electrical schematics, CAM programming, or regulated industries is helpful but not required

This position combines office-based mechanical design with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor. The Mechanical Designer must be comfortable inspecting equipment, taking measurements, discussing fabrication methods with shop personnel, and supporting projects during assembly and testing. Some projects may require occasional customer-site visits, vendor visits, or field measurements.