Mechanical Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Designer

Job Summary

Mechanical Designer is responsible for leading mechanical design and manufacturing projects from concept through completion while serving as a key liaison between customers, engineering, production, and vendor partners. This role combines project management, mechanical design, customer service, sourcing coordination, and team leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and customer expectations.

Work Performed

Project Leadership & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee manufacturing and mechanical design projects from concept through completion.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, budget requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, production, quality, logistics, procurement, and customer teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

Mechanical Design & Engineering Support

• Create and revise mechanical drawings and specifications using SolidWorks.
• Develop designs in accordance with company regulations, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure design specifications are properly executed.
• Analyze manufacturing or design issues and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Use customer feedback and production data to improve, upgrade, or repair existing designs and systems.

Customer Interface & Service

• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Meet with customers to establish requirements for new or existing products and mechanical systems.
• Provide regular project updates and communicate changes, risks, and solutions effectively.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and reliable service.

Team Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers, Coordinators, and cross-functional teams.
• Establish project goals, monitor performance metrics, and support team development.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, reduce delays, and increase operational efficiency.
• Prepare reports related to project progress, resource allocation, costs, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Recommend improvements to systems, tools, and procedures to enhance overall project execution and manufacturing performance.