Job Description
Job Description
Mechanical Designer – SOLIDWORKS (6-Month Contract)
Location: Onsite Only – No Remote Work
Pay Rate: $35–$45/hour
Contract Length: 6 months
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Designer on behalf of our client—a manufacturer of ruggedized heating and cooling systems for military and aerospace applications. This is a 6-month onsite contract position offering competitive pay and the opportunity to work on mission-critical technology.
About the Role:
In this role, you'll support our client's engineering team by providing drafting, design, and technical documentation for both new product development and improvements to existing systems. Projects include high-performance air handling units, environmental control units (ECUs), and other equipment used in military command posts and for aircraft cooling while on the ground.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and detail sheet metal enclosures, structural steel, and weldments using SOLIDWORKS.
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Create and revise 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models based on new concepts or reverse-engineered parts.
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Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and incorporate redline changes.
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Collaborate with engineers and other team members to support design reviews and implement updates.
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Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, ASME, and GD&T standards where applicable.
Required Qualifications:
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3–5 years of mechanical design experience using SOLIDWORKS (CSWP certification a plus).
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Proven experience with sheet metal design, weldments, and structural steel.
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Background in reverse engineering of products.
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Skilled in producing manufacturing-ready drawings with attention to detail and tolerancing.
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Familiarity with GD&T and MIL-STD practices preferred.
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Must be able to work onsite—this is not a remote position.
Preferred Experience:
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Electro-mechanical design exposure.
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Work history involving military or aerospace equipment and standards.
About the Client:
Our client designs and builds robust HVAC systems specifically engineered for military aircraft, expeditionary shelters, and command posts. Their products include large, mobile sheet metal enclosures mounted on wheels, trailers, or forklift-compatible bases—designed to provide climate control in the harshest environments.
Presented by TriMech Staff Augmentation
TriMech Staff Augmentation is a specialized engineering staffing partner connecting top-tier technical talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering disciplines and industry needs, we provide tailored recruiting solutions—including direct hire and contract placements—to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.
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Company DescriptionTriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.
Company Description
TriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.