Senior Mechanical PM - Custom Equipment & SolidWorks

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with an established custom manufacturing and engineering organization to hire a Mechanical Engineering Project Manager. This role leads projects from concept through installation, interfacing with customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing personnel to deliver innovative, custom-engineered solutions.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical design expertise with strong project management, capable of translating requirements into robust 3D designs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, project engineering, or manufacturing
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software and production drawings
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and communicating with customers through project lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Lead custom mechanical equipment projects from concept through installation and closeout
• Visit customer facilities to gather requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
• Create and refine 3D designs, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks and manage design revisions
• Coordinate with engineering, machining, fabrication, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and feasibility
• Develop and monitor schedules, material needs, budgets, and project documentation, addressing risks
• Support testing, installation, and change orders as needed and assist with proposals

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Customer collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with an established custom manufacturing and engineering organization to hire a Mechanical Engineering Project Manager. This role leads projects from concept through installation, interfacing with customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing personnel to deliver innovative, custom-engineered solutions.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical design expertise with strong project management, capable of translating requirements into robust 3D designs