Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer creates and develops detailed 3D models in Solid Works with a primary focus on the design and development of chassis systems and components, including chassis cabs. This role collaborates closely with Electrical Designers and the shop floor to verify fit and function, ensuring that designs are accurately and effectively translated into high-quality physical builds.

• Create and develop detailed 3D models and assemblies in Solid Works for chassis systems, components, and chassis cabs.
• Apply mechanical design principles to sheet metal components and assemblies to meet performance, manufacturability, and durability requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Designers to ensure proper integration of mechanical and electrical systems within the chassis.
• Work with shop floor personnel to verify fit and function, resolve design issues, and support accurate translation of models into physical builds.
• Use GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to define and communicate design intent on drawings and models.
• Support the creation and maintenance of bills of material (BOM) for designed components and assemblies.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot design and build issues by reviewing models, drawings, and physical assemblies and implementing corrective design changes.
• Collaborate with other mechanical and electrical designers, functional leads, and mentors to align on workload, standards, and best practices.
• Document design changes and ensure models and drawings remain accurate and up to date throughout the project lifecycle.

• Expertise in Solid Works 3D modeling and assembly design.
• Strong mechanical design skills with a focus on chassis systems and components.
• Proficiency in sheet metal design, including forming, bending, and fabrication considerations.
• Working knowledge and practical application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Electrical Designers and shop floor personnel.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure designs meet fit, form, and function requirements.
• Ability to interpret and create detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models.
• Solid understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and constraints.

• Experience creating and managing bills of material (BOM) for mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with air and hydraulic schematics and their integration into mechanical designs.
• Experience in heavy truck or transportation chassis design.
• Solid Works certification such as CSWP (Certified Solid Works Professional) is a plus.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to learn from and collaborate with functional leads and mentors.

The Mechanical Designer works in an engineering building alongside a team of approximately 12 designers, including both mechanical and electrical specialists. The role is primarily office-based, working at a cubicle on design tasks in Solid Works, with regular interaction on the shop floor to verify designs, ensure correct build execution, and troubleshoot issues. The environment centers on custom fire apparatus, heavy truck chassis, custom vehicles, and truck bodies, providing exposure to complex, real-world applications.

The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some periods of required overtime on Fridays. Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular pay rate. Designers work closely with functional leads and mentors who provide guidance, training, and support on workload. The project offers contract stability, with current extensions through the end of the year and potential continuation into a subsequent phase, along with one week of vacation every six months on assignment and six major holidays off.

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, MI.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.…