Mechanical Designer – Material Handling Systems– Industrial Equipment & Material Handling Systems
Seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to design overhead crane systems, runway structures, monorails, jib cranes, custom lifting equipment, and industrial machinery. This role requires strong experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling, mechanical design, structural calculations, and material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and experience supporting projects from concept and quoting through fabrication, installation, and field support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineering & Design
- Design overhead crane systems, runway structures, monorails, jibs, and custom lifting equipment
- Design mechanical systems including conveyors, manipulators, fixtures, and custom industrial machinery
- Perform structural calculations and mechanical calculations, including load paths, component sizing, and system capacity
- Select and size mechanical components such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, drives, shafts, and fasteners
- Apply applicable engineering codes and standards, including CMAA, AISC, ASCE, OSHA, and manufacturer guidelines
- Evaluate customer requirements, site conditions, and operational constraints to develop compliant and practical designs
3D Modeling & Drafting
- Create 3D models and detailed assemblies using SolidWorks
- Generate fabrication drawings, weldments, and bills of materials from SolidWorks models
- Produce layout drawings, installation details, and interface drawings for industrial equipment projects
- Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, completeness, and compliance with project requirements
- Utilize AutoCAD as needed for layouts, legacy drawings, or project coordination
Project & Shop Support
- Support sales during quoting and concept development with layouts, technical input, and design recommendations
- Support project managers during project execution, revisions, and coordination
- Provide engineering support to fabrication and installation teams
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of design-related field issues
- Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure designs meet customer, shop, and installation requirements
Process Improvement
- Assist with development and maintenance of standard details, templates, and calculation tools
- Participate in internal design reviews and continuous improvement efforts
- Support documentation of engineering best practices, lessons learned, and design standards
- Help improve design efficiency, drawing quality, and repeatability across custom equipment projects
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed mechanical design
- Mechanical engineering background with understanding of machinery, components, and assemblies
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial equipment, material handling, machinery design, or structural systems
- Strong understanding of loads, structural behavior, mechanical fundamentals, and system capacity
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, structural drawings, and equipment drawings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and design priorities
- Working knowledge of CMAA, AISC, ASCE, OSHA, or related industrial design standards preferred
- Experience with fabrication drawings, weldments, bill of materials, and shop support preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD preferred, but not required
Mechanical Design Engineer, SolidWorks, 3D modeling, industrial equipment design, material handling systems, overhead crane systems, runway structures, monorails, jib cranes, custom lifting equipment, mechanical systems, conveyors, manipulators, fixtures, custom industrial machinery, structural calculations, mechanical calculations, load paths, component sizing, system capacity, bearings, gearboxes, motors, drives, shafts, fasteners, CMAA, AISC, ASCE, OSHA, fabrication drawings, weldments, bills of materials, AutoCAD, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, machinery design, structural systems