Designer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Designer 1
Job Description

Mechanical Designer / Design Engineer - Solid Works (Power Industry)

Location:

Hampton, GA 30228
Pay Range: $26-$28 per hour (Temp-to-Direct Opportunity)
Overview
An immediate opportunity is available for a Mechanical Designer / Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting the power transmission industry. In this role, you will focus on designing and modifying mechanical components used in high-voltage disconnect switches, creating detailed shop drawings, and preparing bills of materials to support production and fabrication.

This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined designer or early-career engineer with strong Solid Works experience who enjoys hands-on design work and translating engineering concepts into detailed manufacturing documentation. The role offers exposure to specialized power equipment design and provides opportunities for long-term growth within the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical drawings, layouts, and sketches for parts and assemblies used in high-voltage switch products

• Develop and maintain shop drawings used for engineering, fabrication, and production

• Prepare Bills of Material (BOMs) for assemblies and sub-assemblies

• Modify and customize existing drawings to meet specific client and application requirements

• Perform mechanical, structural, and basic electrical calculations related to design preparation

• Review and process engineering orders to support manufacturing and production workflows

• Implement drawing revisions and engineering changes as directed by senior designers or application engineers

• Ensure designs meet internal engineering standards and manufacturing requirements

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure accuracy and functionality of design documentation

• Support the customization of high-voltage disconnect switch products for customer applications
Required

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience using Solid Works, OR a BSME / BSMET degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Strong proficiency in Solid Works for mechanical design and drafting

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems and assemblies

• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and technical documentation

• Ability to prepare and manage Bills of Material (BOMs)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate engineering documentation

• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and support production requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required
Preferred Skills

• Experience designing components for power transmission equipment or electrical infrastructure

• Experience creating shop drawings for fabricated mechanical assemblies

• Familiarity with high-voltage switch gear or disconnect switch equipment

• Previous experience working in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or power industry environments

• Solid Works certifications or internship experience using Solid Works

• Associate degree or technical training in mechanical design or drafting

• Interest in long-term career growth within mechanical design and engineering

Meet Your Recruiter

Jacob Perry