Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

Location: Painted Post, NY

Pay Rate: up to $58.84 hourly based on experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design, CAD, or Drafting preferred; a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering may qualify candidates with less experience.

Description

The Mechanical Designer will develop 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering documentation to support mechanical design, manufacturing, and equipment projects. This role supports the design process from concept development through testing, production, and equipment installation while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Requirements

Create and revise mechanical models, detailed drawings, assemblies, fabrication packages, and BOMs using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD; proficiency in at least two is required. Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, drafting standards, and manufacturability principles to ensure accurate, production-ready designs. Support prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment or process improvements. Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and suppliers to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation issues. Maintain engineering documentation, drawing revisions, CAD libraries, and PLM system records. Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production handoffs. Assist with design reviews, project schedules, quality, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, product development, or process equipment design, or a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with less experience. Proficiency in at least two of the following: SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, fabrication methods, assembly practices, and mechanical design standards. Experience with BOMs, engineering drawing revisions, and PLM or similar documentation systems. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Information

Travel: Approximately 10% domestic travel to plant sites and vendors, typically fewer than 10 days per trip. Schedule: Typically 40 hours per week, with occasional weekends, holidays, or extended hours to support installation schedules. No third-party resumes will be accepted. Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted. CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors). CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.