Mechanical Designer

Pulva; Valencia (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulva Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the design and manufacture of our industrial size-reduction equipment and systems. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, sales, purchasing, and shop personnel to turn concepts into accurate, manufacturable designs.

The designer will create 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, develop layouts, manage BOMs, and help with continuous improvement of Pulva equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Ability to read and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of dimensions, tolerances, materials, and common manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable working directly with machinists, fabricators, assemblers, sales, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop equipment layouts, assemblies, components, and supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs).
• Modify existing equipment designs to meet customer and application requirements.
• Support new equipment and product development.
• Review designs for manufacturability, fit, function, and accuracy.
• Work directly with manufacturing to answer questions and resolve issues during fabrication and assembly.
• Support Sales with drawings and technical information needed for customer proposals and orders.
• Maintain and update existing drawings, models, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with continuous improvement of existing Pulva equipment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

Engineering degree helpful

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Designer

Pulva Corporation is looking for a Mechanical Designer to support the design and manufacture of our industrial size-reduction equipment and systems.

This is a hands-on manufacturing environment where the designer works closely with engineering, sales, purchasing, and the people building the equipment. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving mechanical problems and turning concepts into accurate, manufacturable designs.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
• Develop equipment layouts, assemblies, components, and supporting documentation
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
• Modify existing equipment designs to meet customer and application requirements
• Support new equipment and product development
• Review designs for manufacturability, fit, function, and accuracy
• Work directly with manufacturing to answer questions and resolve issues during fabrication and assembly
• Support Sales with drawings and technical information needed for customer proposals and orders
• Maintain and update existing drawings, models, and engineering documentation
• Assist with continuous improvement of existing Pulva equipment

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing
• Ability to read and create detailed manufacturing drawings
• Understanding of dimensions, tolerances, materials, and common manufacturing processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable working directly with machinists, fabricators, assemblers, sales, and engineering

An engineering degree is helpful but not required. Relevant experience in mechanical design, drafting, machine design, manufacturing, or a related technical field will be considered.

Experience designing industrial equipment, machinery, fabricated assemblies, or rotating equipment is a plus.