Mechanical Design Engineer

GTI Fabrication

$85K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years of mechanical design experience
  • Experience designing fabricated structures, mechanical assemblies, or industrial equipment
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
  • Experience creating manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation

Responsibilities

  • Design structural frames, enclosures, and sheet metal assemblies
  • Develop mechanical designs for fit, function, serviceability, installation, and transportation
  • Support integration of cooling equipment and mechanical components
  • Create fabrication and assembly drawings, along with engineering documentation
  • Perform component sizing, tolerance analysis, and basic calculations
  • Support design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to enhance quality and production efficiency

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Sick time as per requirements
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing and large-scale industrial projects
  • Collaborative fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Position Overview

GTI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical systems for modular infrastructure projects. This role works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to create manufacturable designs, detailed drawings, equipment layouts, and production documentation. May require up to 10% travel.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design
  • Design structural frames, enclosures, weldments, sheet metal assemblies, and equipment layouts
  • Develop mechanical designs that support fit, function, serviceability, installation, and transportation
  • Support integration of cooling equipment, piping, mechanical components, and electrical systems

Engineering Documentation & Analysis
  • Create fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation
  • Perform component sizing, tolerance analysis, and basic engineering calculations
  • Support design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting

Manufacturing Support
  • Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to improve quality and production efficiency
  • Work with manufacturing teams to resolve fit-up, tolerance, and assembly issues
  • Support engineering changes and continuous product improvement


Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years of mechanical design experience
  • Experience designing fabricated structures, mechanical assemblies, or industrial equipment
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
  • Experience creating manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with modular infrastructure, industrial skids, power systems, HVAC, or equipment enclosures
  • Experience with weldments, sheet metal, piping, thermal systems, FEA, or CFD
  • Background in fabrication, custom manufacturing, or New Product Introduction


GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
  • Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

$85,000 - $130,000 a year

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