Mechanical Designer - CAD for Industrial Equipment (Onsite)

Virtual Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group seeks a Mechanical Designer in Wilmington, NC to create and refine equipment designs using AutoCAD and Inventor, aligning with drafting standards and production needs. This onsite, 7-month assignment offers full-time hours with overtime during peak periods.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications, perform basic calculations, and contribute to cost reductions and improved layouts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or BS in mechanical engineering/technology is required.
• 3–5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and translate engineering solutions into equipment design.
• Commitment to job site safety.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment and layouts using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Produce detailed drawings, build packages, BOMs, illustrations, and specifications for production systems.
• Redesign components to reduce costs and resolve interferences.
• Execute design changes to meet functional and performance requirements.
• Provide sketches and marked-up drawings for evolving project needs.
• Perform basic design calculations (statics, hydraulics, power transmission).

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Electrical schematics

Machining & fabrication

Drafting standards

Statics

Education

Associate’s degree (AAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

The Fountain Group seeks a Mechanical Designer in Wilmington, NC to create and refine equipment designs using AutoCAD and Inventor, aligning with drafting standards and production needs. This onsite, 7-month assignment offers full-time hours with overtime during peak periods.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications, perform basic calculations, and contribute to cost reductions and improved layouts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.