Mechanical Designer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRole: Mechanical Designer IIILocation:  Painted Post, NY 14870Pay Rate: $55/hr on W2Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hoursDuration: 12 Months Position SummaryWe 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 QualificationsDemonstrated 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 selectionGD&T fundamentalsConstraint-based designAssembly methodsMaterial selectionManufacturability and fabrication practicesExperience 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.Preferred QualificationsExperience designing equipment used in manufacturing, process development, laboratory environments, or production operations.Familiarity with standard industrial mechanical components including:Linear bearings and guide systemsRotary bearings and bearing supportsLead screws and ball screwsTiming belt and pulley systemsGearboxes and power transmission componentsPneumatic cylinders, valves, regulators, and controlsHydraulic components and systemsIndustrial hardware and fastening systemsStructural framing systemsSensors, actuators, and motion control componentsExperience 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.\nCompany DescriptionAbout Indotronix
Indotronix has been providing staffing services to Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local government agencies for more than 38 years. We have recently been recognized as one of the largest staffing companies in the US by Staffing Industry Analysts. To learn more about us or to view additional job opportunities, please visit our website at: iic.com.Company DescriptionAbout Indotronix\nIndotronix has been providing staffing services to Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local government agencies for more than 38 years. We have recently been recognized as one of the largest staffing companies in the US by Staffing Industry Analysts. To learn more about us or to view additional job opportunities, please visit our website at: iic.com.