Solidworks Designer

Description The Senior SolidWorks Designer works in a team environment to support the design, development, documentation, and production of JE Technology Solutions manufactured products. This senior-level role is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, bills of material, and design documentation while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, vendors, and project teams. The SolidWorks Senior Designer is expected to apply practical mechanical design knowledge, understand common manufacturing processes, support design improvements, and help deliver accurate design packages within project deadlines. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Create, revise, and maintain 3D part models, assemblies, and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and related design tools. Develop accurate drawings for fabricated parts, weldments, sheet metal components, machined components, assemblies, and installation layouts. Apply practical mechanical design principles, material selection, fit, form, function, manufacturability, and basic tolerance requirements to support production-ready designs. Prepare and maintain bills of material, drawing revisions, part numbers, design records, and supporting documentation in SolidWorks PDM, ERP, or related document control systems. Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, dimensional consistency, proper notes, material callouts, weld symbols, and general compliance with company drafting standards. Support design changes, product improvements, engineering change requests, and manufacturing feedback by updating models, drawings, and related documentation. Collaborate with engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, fabricators, vendors, and purchasing to resolve design, fabrication, and assembly questions. Interpret customer specifications, sketches, markups, redlines, legacy drawings, and verbal design direction to produce clear and accurate design deliverables. Maintain an organized CAD file structure and follow company procedures for revision control, drawing release, and design documentation. Support manufacturing by creating or updating assembly drawings, installation drawings, cut lists, flat patterns, and fabrication details when required. Identify potential design, fabrication, or assembly issues and communicate recommended improvements to engineering or management. Participate in project planning by estimating drawing effort, communicating task status, and helping maintain project schedules. Provide weekly progress updates on assigned design tasks and communicate any schedule, technical, or documentation concerns. Responsible for creating, reviewing and the implementation of ECOs and NCRs Assume additional assignments willingly, as assigned by the department manager. Work Location: Onsite, Apopka, FL. Reliable commute to work is required. Job Type: Full-time; Exempt Work Schedule: Minimum 40 hours weekly, with willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines. Standard workweek is Monday through Friday. Requirements Required Experience: 7 to 10 years of senior-level mechanical design experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, product development, or industrial equipment environment. Proven experience creating SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings. Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks is required; experience with SolidWorks PDM or similar document control systems is preferred. Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, common materials, fasteners, weldments, sheet metal, machined parts, and basic fabrication methods. Advanced experience with drawings, dimensioning practices, tolerances, weld symbols, and general drafting conventions used in U.S. manufacturing environments. Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, and redline markups. Hands-on experience with blueprint reading, manufacturing drawings, and design documentation used for fabrication and assembly. Experience with weldments, weld callouts, sheet metal design, fabricated structures, brackets, frames, guards, fixtures, or mechanical assemblies is preferred. Experience applying and incorporating OSHA standards into practical mechanical designs is preferred. Ability to work with engineers and manufacturing personnel to resolve design questions and support practical, buildable solutions. Must be able to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and customers. Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through when managing multiple drawing or design assignments. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior-level engineers or designers, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent hands‑on experience in SolidWorks, mechanical drafting, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial equipment design may be considered in place of formal education. SolidWorks certification, CAD training, or continuing education in mechanical design, drafting, manufacturing, or related technical areas is preferred. JE Technology Solutions, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening within two business days of offer acceptance and a background check conducted in accordance with company policy. Upon hire, JE Technology Solutions, Inc. uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all positions based in the United States. JE Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr