Mechanical Designer in Corning

Energy Jobline ZR; Corning (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Mechanical Designer III for a 12+ month onsite contract in Sullivan Park, Corning, NY. You will transform concepts into manufacturable mechanical designs, using SolidWorks and PDM, and collaborate with procurement and suppliers.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, prototyping, debugging, and design refinement while maintaining detailed documentation and revision control for production readiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical design experience for custom equipment and tooling.
• Proficient in SolidWorks part/assembly modeling and drafting.
• Experience with BOMs and component specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete mechanical designs from sketches and direction.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and documentation in SolidWorks.
• Source components, work with procurement, and interface with vendors.
• Apply tolerance schemes, material selection, and manufacturability considerations.
• Support prototype build, assembly, testing, and design refinement.
• Maintain documentation and drawing standards throughout the project.

Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

BOM management

Troubleshooting

Mechanical design

Fabrication knowledge

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

• Title: Mechanical Designer III
• Location: Sullivan Park in Corning, NY| Onsite
• Pay Rate: $55 /Hr on W2
• Type& Duration: 12 plus months contract possibility of extension based on demand.

Scope of this position:

• We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Technician or Mechanical Designer to support the development of custom equipment, fixtures, tooling, prototypes, and manufacturing systems.
• The successful candidate will transform conceptual designs and engineering direction into complete, manufacturable mechanical designs ready for procurement, fabrication, assembly, and deployment.
• This role requires strong practical mechanical design experience, expertise with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing methods, mechanical components, tolerancing, assembly practices, and mechanical systems.
• The position is highly hands‑on and includes equipment assembly, fitting, troubleshooting, vendor interaction, and supporting procurement activities.
• Practical experience, sound engineering judgment, and demonstrated design capability are valued more highly than formal educational qualifications.
• This role is around 50% Design and 50% installation, prototyping, assembly, etc...

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop complete mechanical designs from sketches, concepts, engineering direction, and preliminary layouts.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, and assembly documentation using SolidWorks.
• Generate and maintain bills of material (BOMs), part specifications, and engineering documentation within SolidWorks PDM.
• Select and specify purchased components, standard hardware, and commercial-off-the-shelf equipment appropriate for project requirements.
• Work closely with internal supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing personnel to source and procure components and equipment.
• Interface directly with external suppliers and vendors to identify, specify, quote, and procure mechanical components, assemblies, and fabricated equipment.
• Apply sound mechanical design principles including appropriate tolerance schemes, constraint methods, fit selection, manufacturability, maintainability, and assembly considerations.
• Produce manufacturing‑ready documentation suitable for internal shops, external fabricators, and equipment vendors.
• Support prototype construction, assembly, fitting, debugging, troubleshooting, and design refinement activities.
• Verify design intent through fit‑up, inspection, testing, and assembly activities.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation, revision control, and drawing standards compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning activities as required.
  

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating complete mechanical designs, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation for custom equipment, tooling, fixtures, machinery, or automation systems.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks for part modeling, assembly modeling, drafting, and design detailing.
• Experience using SolidWorks PDM or a similar engineering document management system.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including:
• Tolerancing and fit selection
• GD&T fundamentals
• Constraint-based design
• Assembly methods
• Material selection
• Manufacturability and fabrication practices
• Experience creating and managing BOMs and purchased component specifications.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, modify, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Proficiency using common shop measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages, and related inspection tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of HS Diploma. Degree not required. 5 years proven hands on experience required. Proven capability in mechanical design, detailing, manufacturing support, and equipment development is valued more than specific credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience designing equipment used in manufacturing, process development, laboratory environments, or production operations.
• Familiarity with standard industrial mechanical components including:
• Linear bearings and guide systems
• Rotary bearings and bearing supports
• Lead screws and ball screws
• Timing belt and pulley systems
• Gearboxes and power transmission components
• Pneumatic cylinders, valves, regulators, and controls
• Hydraulic components and systems
• Industrial hardware and fastening systems
• Structural framing systems
• Sensors, actuators, and motion control components
• Experience working directly with machine shops, fabrication vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Familiarity with common engineering materials and manufacturing processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, and assembly operations.
• Experience supporting prototype development, equipment installation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.