Mechanical Designer –III: CAD Innovator Manufacturing

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications.

We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team! Due to growth, we are looking for Mechanical Designers, I, II, & III.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings to support product development, production, and lifecycle activities. This role translates engineering concepts, specifications, and requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Working cross-functionally, the Mechanical Designer collaborates closely with Project Engineers, Application Engineers, Simulation Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, technicians, and other internal teams to ensure designs are practical, clearly documented, and aligned with applicable engineering and manufacturing standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and Documentation
• Develop 3D models, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and detailed component drawings for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and design records.
• Interpret engineering concepts, specifications, calculations, and design requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs.
• Review, revise, and update drawings to ensure compliance with company standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage drawing revisions and support Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities.
• Product Development Support
• Collaborate with engineers to develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Support prototype development, testing activities, design verification, and product validation efforts.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements to manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, quality, and cost.
• Incorporate feedback from engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers into iterative design improvements.
• Manufacturing and Supplier Support
• Work with manufacturing personnel and suppliers to optimize designs for fabrication, machining, welding, forming, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, material, tolerance, and manufacturing constraints during the design process.
• Support production by resolving drawing discrepancies, clarifying design intent, and responding to technical questions.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to confirm component availability, production capability, and economical manufacturing methods.
• Sustaining Engineering
• Support, evaluate, and complete product and drawing changes for existing designs.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to design or documentation issues.
• Practice continuous improvement of design methods, drawing quality, CAD practices, and product documentation.
• Technical Communication and Standardization
• Prepare technical illustrations and product information for catalogs, manuals, training materials, and promotional content.
• Maintain CAD libraries, templates, design standards, and drawing best practices as assigned.
• Communicate design status, issues, risks, and required actions clearly to project stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes, product documentation, and engineering workflows.

Career Level

Mechanical Designer I

• Executes CAD modeling and drafting assignments under supervision.
• Creates and updates basic component and assembly drawings using established standards and engineer direction.
• Assists with BOM preparation, drawing revisions, and document maintenance.
• Builds foundational knowledge of GD&T, company design standards, products, and manufacturing requirements.
• Supports engineers and experienced designers with routine design and documentation tasks.

Mechanical Designer II

• Independently develops complete part, assembly, and fabrication drawing packages.
• Creates and maintains accurate BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Correctly…