Mechanical Designer II

American Equipment

Mechanical Designer II designing custom crane systems and components for American Equipment Holdings. Collaborating with teams to ensure performance, safety, and manufacturing standards are met.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for designing and developing crane systems and components, with a strong background in mechanical design and an understanding of industry specifications such as CMAA and ANSI/ASME.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SolidWorks ProficiencyCrane Design ExperienceMechanical Design ExperienceSolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP)PDM Experience

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Hard Skills

Crane DesignMechanical Design3D ModelingTechnical DocumentationBOM CreationCalculationsFabrication ProcessesPart CreationDesign ReviewsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective Communication

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksMicrosoft OfficePDM

Certifications & Qualifications

SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP)Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE)

Industry Keywords

CMAAANSI/ASMEOSHAHeavy Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop crane systems, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks
Use Automated 3D Models and adapt Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to ensure designs meet customer needs
Assist with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in crane design
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required
Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) preferred
5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in crane design or heavy equipment industries
Experience with PDM and part creation
In-depth understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
Familiar with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Effective communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Attractive benefit offerings
Abundant training offerings