SolidWorks Mechanical Designer

InterLink Engineering LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Job summary

InterLink Engineering LLC is seeking a SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineer to design and improve products while collaborating on engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SolidWorks, capable of turning ideas into 3D models and 2D drawings, with a focus on metal fabrication.

This role demands an associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, as well as good communication and organizational skills. Local Greater Phoenix residents are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in SolidWorks with understanding of project management.
• Knowledgeable in metal fabrication and machining processes.
• Capable of tolerance stacks and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and improve existing ones using SolidWorks.
• Transform sketches into 3D models and working engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with a team on confidential projects.
• Assist in prototype construction and testing.

Skills

SolidWorks

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Metal fabrication knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

SolidWorks Professional certification

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance

About InterLink

InterLink Engineering, LLC supports a wide variety of industries with a primary focus on product development, reverse engineering, and design for manufacturing support. Our capabilities allow us to support our customers by either performing engineering tasks at our facility or at our customer sites as required.

Position Overview

We are looking for one or two SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineers with experience in product development or manufacturing, especially involving sheet metal, as well as 3D modeling and 2D drawing using SolidWorks. We have a couple opportunities opening contractual positions at a nearby client’s location, with the possibility of direct hire through the client or continued work through InterLink, allowing for a variety of different industry and project experiences.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design new products from scratch and make improvements to existing products using SolidWorks CAD under the guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Quickly transform ideas and rough sketches into 3D models, then into working engineering drawings.
• Create detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies.
• Collaborate with a small- to mid-sized team and keep projects confidential.
• Rapid prototype and adjust immediately to design changes.
• Assist in the procurement, construction, and testing of prototypes and new products.
• Analyze data, review drawings for completeness, conduct design reviews with product management and suppliers to gain final approval.
• Support Lean and Quality initiatives to reduce variability in designs.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Support product launch in a production environment – training and quality inspections.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit for long periods of time (Frequently).
• Able to effectively operate CAD system (Constantly).
• Able to communicate effectively in all media (Constantly).

Required Characteristics

• Highly proficient in SolidWorks, with a solid understanding of project management and Bill of Materials.
• Knowledgeable in common metal fabrication and machining processes.
• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Capable of tolerance stacks and analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to network with associates in other departments to find needed information.
• Willingness to consider change and adapt.
• Must be a local Greater Phoenix resident with reliable transportation for getting to and from work.

Preferred Characteristics

• Knowledge of Lean practices.
• Hands‑on ability to take designs and create physical prototypes (mechanical aptitude).
• Certified SolidWorks Professional.
• GD&T training certification.
• Expert knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 drawing and tolerance standards.
• CFD Analysis experience.
• Surfacing or plastic design experience.
• Tool and fixture design experience.
• Ability to multi‑task and function in a production environment.
• Motivated, self‑starter with the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with DoD, vehicle, or aerospace product development.