Mechanical Designer

Arrow Machine and Fabrication
Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Arrow Off Road Stratford was established 100 years ago, developing our people has been a core function and commitment of our business. Our culture is built on safety, integrity, and a commitment to partnering with our customers. We offer our people a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.

At our
Stratford Facility,we fabricate and assemble components for heavy truck, defense and off-road equipment companies. We feature fitting and welding, metal forming, saw cutting, painting, assembly departments and manufacture everything from small components to large structures, sheet metal to heavy plate.

** This is a six-month contract position**

Compensation Range:$29.32 up to $38.00 hourly

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for developing detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, and manufacturing documentation for large, welded assemblies, fabricated components, and related mechanical systems. The role will also design and develop tooling, weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, material handling solutions, and other manufacturing aids required to support production. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations, the Mechanical Designer will translate customer designs and engineering requirements into accurate, practical, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

The successful candidate will have strong experience with Solid Works, welded fabrication, design for manufacturability, and the preparation of production-ready drawings for a heavy manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings for large, welded steel assemblies and components.
• Create production-ready drawings including weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, material specifications, and fabrication requirements.
• Develop designs using plate, structural shapes, formed components, machined components, and purchased hardware.
• Apply practical knowledge of welding, cutting/burning, forming, machining, and assembly processes when developing designs.
• Review designs for weld accessibility, distortion, tolerance stack-up, assembly sequence, material utilization, and overall manufacturability.
• Design weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, locating and clamping systems, gauges, material handling devices, carts, and other production tooling required to support manufacturing.
• Develop tooling concepts from production requirements and work directly with manufacturing personnel to validate designs on the shop floor.
• Apply sound locating, clamping, tolerance, accessibility, ergonomics, and mistake-proofing principles when designing fixtures and tooling.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs for internally and externally fabricated tooling.
• Support fixture prove-out, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement after implementation.
• Modify existing tooling and fixtures to improve safety, quality, ergonomics, throughput, repeatability, and ease of use.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. (Relevant certifications in CAD or design software may be preferred.)
• Diploma in Mechanical…