Mechanical Designer — SolidWorks, In-House Fabrication

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

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.