Job Description

Mechanical Designer

POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a design seat where you can walk out to the shop floor and see your drawings being built. You will create SolidWorks fabrication and assembly drawings for custom fluid systems, including analytical applications, gas distribution, and process support systems, and work directly with the in-house fabrication team that brings them to life. Experience level is open, and recent graduates are welcome. What matters is strong SolidWorks skills and the initiative to hit the ground running.

Pay Rate: $25 - $32 per hour, based on experience
Location: Schnecksville, PA (Lehigh Valley, on-site)
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Employment Type: Full time, direct hire, hourly (non-exempt)
Reports To: Technical Services Supervisor

CLIENT OVERVIEW
A stable, established industrial fluid systems provider serving customers across a wide range of industries. Their Custom Solutions group designs and fabricates engineered fluid system assemblies in-house, from concept and quoting through shop assembly and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and Drafting:

• Create detailed fabrication drawings in SolidWorks for formed sheet metal and machined parts
• Build assembly drawings for in-house fabrication of fluid system assemblies
• Develop concept and sales drawings for customers based on their designs
• Interpret customer Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and generate bills of material
• Check engineering drawings against applicable ASME and ANSI standards

Shop and Project Support:

• Support shop assembly work and partner with the fabrication team on assembly processes and tooling improvements
• Assist on large assembly projects from quote through order fulfillment
• Help prioritize projects and department activities against department and company objectives

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify, plan, and implement improvements to CAD processes
• Support 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Identify budget and cost reduction opportunities
• Create simple graphic layouts in Illustrator as needed

REQUIREMENTS
Required:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including 2D drawings, 3D part modeling, and assembly creation
• Associate degree or higher in a technical field, or equivalent experience
• Working understanding of design principles such as interference checks, tolerance stack-ups, and fit
• Strong initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio
• Ability to pass a visual acuity test, including color identification

Preferred:

• Professional SolidWorks or CAD design experience (recent graduates welcome)
• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Experience checking engineering drawings to ASME and ANSI standards
• Exposure to pressurized or fluid systems
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or change control systems
• VBA or Adobe Illustrator experience

Working Conditions:

• Primarily desk-based design work, with regular time on the shop floor supporting assembly
• Business casual attire, with jeans and t-shirt on shop days
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

BENEFITS

• Direct hire opportunity with a stable, established company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a prescription plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employee paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• SIMPLE Roth IRA with a company match of up to 3 percent
• Hands-on exposure to design, fabrication, and assembly under one roof