Mechanical Designer II

American Equipment

Mechanical Designer II at American Equipment Holdings designing crane systems using SolidWorks. Collaborating with teams to meet performance, safety, and manufacturing standards.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, particularly in crane systems, utilizing SolidWorks for 3D modeling and technical documentation. Proficient in applying industry standards and continuous improvement methodologies to ensure cost-effective and compliant designs.

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SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP)Mechanical Design ExperienceGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingKnowledge of CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA StandardsContinuous Improvement Methodologies

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Hard Skills

3D ModelingMechanical DesignBill of Materials (BOM)Technical DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisField SurveysFabrication Shop InspectionsPart CreationLean MethodologiesPDM Utilization

Soft Skills

CollaborationSelf-SufficiencyProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksLegacy AutoCADMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Crane DesignHeavy EquipmentISO Quality ControlSafety RegulationsMechanical Systems

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 design meets customer needs and the Company’s design requirements.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations
Self-sufficient, assist with technical and engineering documents as needed
Interact with design professionals, customers, and suppliers to engineer project
Assists with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals.
3D design work, ability to execute moderate to complex design projects
Design, models, size and specifies components, create detailing and BOM
Assists with project documentation including submittal and fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built drawings
Ensures designs are cost effective and meet American Equipment’s standards
Reads and understands customers additional requirements
Performs field surveys, fabrication shop inspections and quality checks as needed
Learn, utilize, and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered, performs root cause analysis
Follows all ISO quality control procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
Legacy AutoCAD utilization
In depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Familiar with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive wages
attractive benefit offerings
abundant training offerings