Mechanical Designer II - remote

American Equipment

$83K — $93K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally in crane design or heavy equipment industries
  • SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) preferred
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
  • Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legacy AutoCAD
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Familiarity with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, and OSHA specifications

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop crane systems and components using SolidWorks
  • Create automated 3D models and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams
  • Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
  • Conduct field surveys and shop inspections as needed
  • Assist with project documentation including submittals and fabrications

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility from Monday to Friday
  • Engagement in continuous improvement methodologies
  • Opportunity to work on custom designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Contributions to high-quality safety and performance standards
  • Exposure to hands-on field work and inspections
  • Participation in innovative crane design projects
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer II with a strong background in crane design and advanced proficiency in SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, hold a SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP), and preferably possess the Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) credential. This role involves designing custom crane systems and components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop crane systems, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks
  • Use Automated 3D Models and adapt Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to ensure design meets customer needs and the Company's design requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations
  • Self-sufficient, assist with technical and engineering documents as needed
  • Interact with design professionals, customers, and suppliers to engineer project
  • Assists with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals.
  • 3D design work, ability to execute moderate to complex design projects
  • Design, models, size and specifies components, create detailing and BOM
  • Assists with project documentation including submittal and fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built drawings
  • Ensures designs are cost effective and meet American Equipment's standards
  • Reads and understands customers additional requirements
  • Performs field surveys, fabrication shop inspections and quality checks as needed
  • Learn, utilize, and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
  • Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered, performs root cause analysis
  • Follows all ISO quality control procedures
  • Scan, file, and save all documents pertaining to the job
  • Keep accurate time for each job
  • Any other responsibilities assigned by Design Manager & Lead Designer

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities
  • SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) preferred
  • Experience with PDM and part creation.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities
  • Legacy AutoCAD utilization
  • In depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Understanding of basic engineering principles
  • Familiar with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree, or Associate degree, or Technical certificate
  • Crane Design experience
  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in crane design or heavy equipment industries.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Remote; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Description

$40 to $45/hr

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