Mechanical Designer

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Hari at (224) 303-4498 Title: Mechanical Designer Duration: 1 year (with a possibility to extend)Location: Painted Post, NY This is a 100% onsite role. Travel: 0% travel is anticipatedSchedule: Typically 8AM-5PM, Mon-Fri but anticipate some longer/off-shift hours to support project needs. Interview Process: 30 minute initial screening via teams, then 60 minute panel interview (presentation not required). Manager will consider nonlocal candidates willing to relocate at their own expense. Description: Required Education/Experience: * Minimum of HS Diploma. Degree not required. 5 years proven hands on experience required. Proven capability in mechanical design, detailing, manufacturing support, and equipment development is valued more than specific credentials. Position Summary * We 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 Responsibilities * Develop 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 Qualifications * Demonstrated 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. * Ex