Senior Mechanical Designer

Pro Staff; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer in Marlborough, MA to lead complex industrial design projects. You will advance CAD models, piping layouts, and structural designs for large-scale equipment while collaborating across departments and mentoring junior designers.

The role requires Navisworks and AutoCAD expertise, strong drafting knowledge, and the ability to manage vendor deliverables. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate/Technical degree or equivalent design experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting and industrial design standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D drawings, 3D models, piping layouts, equipment assemblies, and structural designs.
• Generate bills of materials, isometric drawings, layouts, and fabrication details.
• Perform design reviews to ensure compliance with customer requirements and standards.
• Conduct Navisworks model integration and clash detection reviews.
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead design efforts during proposal and project execution phases.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and drawing deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design team members.

Skills

Piping layouts & isometrics

Mechanical drafting

Industrial design standards

Vendor design management

Mentoring junior designers

Communication & coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree / technical degree

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Plant 3D

Inventor

Vault

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer

Location: Marlborough, MA

Direct Hire | $80,000 - $130,000

Ready to take the lead on complex industrial design projects? Join a growing engineering team where you'll utilize advanced CAD technologies, collaborate across departments, and mentor junior designers while developing innovative mechanical, piping, and structural designs for large-scale industrial equipment.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent design experience required.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical drafting, fabrication methods, and industrial design standards.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience using Navisworks (model integration, clash detection, and model reviews).


• Advanced experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D, Plant 3D, Inventor, and Vault.


• Experience creating piping layouts, isometric drawings, pipe supports, ductwork, pressure parts, or similar industrial systems.


• Ability to review customer specifications and develop compliant, cost-effective designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Experience managing vendor design deliverables and outsourced drafting work.


• Ability to mentor and support junior designers.


• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Job Duties

• Create and revise 2D drawings, 3D models, piping layouts, equipment assemblies, and structural designs.


• Generate bills of materials, isometric drawings, layouts, and fabrication details.


• Perform design reviews to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and manufacturing best practices.


• Conduct Navisworks model integration and clash detection reviews.


• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.


• Lead design efforts during proposal and project execution phases.


• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and drawing deliverables.


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• AD&D Insurance

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Example offerings are listed above.