Mechanical Design Associate

Location: Braselton

Mechanical Design Associate

A growing industrial equipment manufacturer is adding a Mechanical Design Associate to support a fast-moving engineering team and build toward a long-term Design Engineer path. This is an onsite opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys mechanical problem solving, wants hands-on exposure to manufacturing, and is excited to contribute to real products that move from concept into production. The right person will join a collaborative environment where strong documentation, shop awareness, and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A clear path to grow into a Design Engineer role over time

• Hands-on exposure to custom mechanical equipment and active manufacturing projects

• An onsite environment where you can work closely with engineering and production teams

• Strong visibility and the chance to build practical experience quickly

Focus:

• Create and update production-ready drawings in Solid Works for parts, assemblies, and fabrication packages

• Build and maintain bills of materials, revision records, and supporting engineering documentation for active projects

• Prepare accurate documentation that helps manufacturing, purchasing, and assembly teams execute work efficiently

• Support redlines, drawing revisions, and controlled document updates as project needs change

• Work with internal teams and outside suppliers to confirm technical details and keep documentation aligned

• Assist with early-stage mechanical design support while developing broader design ownership over time

• Maintain organized engineering files and support detail-driven project documentation

Skill Set:

• Experience using Solid Works for part modeling, assemblies, or manufacturing drawings

• Experience creating BOMs and engineering documentation in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical interest in how parts and assemblies are built

• Detail-oriented documentation skills with a high standard for accuracy

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with multiple stakeholders

• Coachability, curiosity, and a genuine interest in developing into a Design Engineer

Preferred Background

• Associate or bachelor level education in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field is helpful

• Early career experience in mechanical drafting, manufacturing support, or design documentation is attractive

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