Mechanical Designer

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Mechanical Designer Job Description

The Mechanical Designer will support ongoing product refresh and new product development initiatives for a growing outdoor equipment manufacturer. This role focuses heavily on Solid Works 3D modeling, engineering documentation, detailed drawing creation, and product design updates across an established portfolio of consumer-facing products. You will work in a highly hands-on environment, balancing multiple projects while developing drawings that clearly communicate design intent for manufacturing and inspection.

• Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using Solid Works for existing product refresh efforts and new product development projects.
• Generate detailed 2D manufacturing drawings that incorporate proper GD&T to communicate clear design intent, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Support product refresh projects, including component updates, labeling changes, cosmetic improvements, and documentation revisions across multiple SKUs.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to develop prototype and production-ready mechanical designs.
• Maintain accurate and organized engineering documentation within PDM Vault, including drawing releases and product records.
• Process engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs) and manage revision updates to ensure controlled and traceable design changes.
• Support prototype builds and mechanical assembly activities, contributing to assembly-level design work and hands-on product updates.
• Ensure all manufacturing-ready documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with production and inspection needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift based on customer and business needs.
• Contribute as an independent design expert, taking significant ownership of assigned projects and deliverables throughout the product lifecycle.

• 3–5+ years of mechanical design or CAD design experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Strong proficiency in Solid Works for 3D modeling and assembly design.
• Proven experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings, including dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for reliable inspection and production.
• Experience supporting engineering documentation and revision control processes.
• Familiarity with product development workflows and iterative prototype cycles.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs) in design and documentation.
• Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience using PDM Vault or similar product data management systems for documentation control.
• Exposure to ECO/ECN processes and structured change management in an engineering environment.
• Background in manufacturing industry settings, including interaction with production teams.
• Experience working with regulated products or in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on prototyping or mechanical assembly experience, including support of prototype builds.
• Experience with sheet metal design and assembly-level mechanical design.
• Interest in outdoor recreation and climbing industries, with motivation to influence visible consumer products.
• Ability to take ownership of design tasks and contribute independently within a small-to-mid-sized team.

The work environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with priorities that may shift based on customer and business needs. You will work as part of a small-to-mid-sized team where you interact closely with both engineering and manufacturing groups in a hands-on setting. The role is structured as an…