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Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team! Due to growth, we are looking for Mechanical Designers, I, II, & III.\nPosition Summary\nThe Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings to support product development, production, and lifecycle activities. This role translates engineering concepts, specifications, and requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.\nWorking cross-functionally, the Mechanical Designer collaborates closely with Project Engineers, Application Engineers, Simulation Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, technicians, and other internal teams to ensure designs are practical, clearly documented, and aligned with applicable engineering and manufacturing standards.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDesign and Documentation\nDevelop 3D models, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and detailed component drawings for new and existing products.\nCreate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and design records.\nInterpret engineering concepts, specifications, calculations, and design requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs.\nReview, revise, and update drawings to ensure compliance with company standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing requirements.\nManage drawing revisions and support Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities.\nProduct Development Support\nCollaborate with engineers to develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective design solutions.\nSupport prototype development, testing activities, design verification, and product validation efforts.\nParticipate in design reviews and recommend improvements to manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, quality, and cost.\nIncorporate feedback from engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers into iterative design improvements.\nManufacturing and Supplier Support\nWork with manufacturing personnel and suppliers to optimize designs for fabrication, machining, welding, forming, assembly, and inspection processes.\nEvaluate tooling, fixturing, material, tolerance, and manufacturing constraints during the design process.\nSupport production by resolving drawing discrepancies, clarifying design intent, and responding to technical questions.\nCoordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to confirm component availability, production capability, and economical manufacturing methods.\nSustaining Engineering\nSupport, evaluate, and complete product and drawing changes for existing designs.\nAssist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to design or documentation issues.\nPractice continuous improvement of design methods, drawing quality, CAD practices, and product documentation.\nTechnical Communication and Standardization\nPrepare technical illustrations and product information for catalogs, manuals, training materials, and promotional content.\nMaintain CAD libraries, templates, design standards, and drawing best practices as assigned.\nCommunicate design status, issues, risks, and required actions clearly to project stakeholders.\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes, product documentation, and engineering workflows.\nCareer Level\nMechanical Designer I\nExecutes CAD modeling and drafting assignments under supervision.\nCreates and updates basic component and assembly drawings using established standards and engineer direction.\nAssists with BOM preparation, drawing revisions, and document maintenance.\nBuilds foundational knowledge of GD&T, company design standards, products, and manufacturing requirements.\nSupports engineers and experienced designers with routine design and documentation tasks.\nMechanical Designer II\nIndependently develops complete part, assembly, and fabrication drawing packages.\nCreates and maintains accurate BOMs and engineering documentation.\nCorrectly applies GD&T with minimal review feedback.\nIncorporates manufacturing, assembly, quality, and inspection requirements into designs.\nCoordinates assigned design activities with engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality, Purchasing, and suppliers.\nMentors' entry-level designers and supports consistent application of CAD and drawing standards.\nSenior Mechanical Designer\nDevelops complex systems, assemblies, and detailed design solutions.\nApplies advanced GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles.\nAnticipates manufacturing, inspection, assembly, service, tolerance, and tooling challenges.\nLeads drawing reviews and supports design standardization and continuous improvement.\nServes as a go-to resource for CAD standards, modeling methods, and drawing best practices.\nMentors Mechanical Designers I and II and provides technical guidance to project teams.\nPrincipal Mechanical Designer\nServes as a recognized technical authority for mechanical design methodology, CAD practices, models, assemblies, and drawings.\nOwns or governs CAD standards, libraries, templates, and design best practices.\nLeads design-methodology improvements and standardization across products and teams.\nProvides technical guidance to designers and engineers on complex design and documentation matters.\nMentors Senior Mechanical Designers and develops technical capability within the organization.\nSupports strategic product development and sustained continuous improvement across the business.\nSkills and Attributes\nTechnical Skills\nProficiency with mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent platforms.\nStrong understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.\nWorking knowledge of machining, sheet metal, welding, castings, molded components, and industrial assembly methods.\nKnowledge and practical application of GD&T.\nAbility to interpret engineering specifications, standards, calculations, and technical requirements.\nAbility to create designs and drawings that support reliable manufacturing and inspection.\nProblem Solving and Design Improvement\nStrong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.\nAbility to identify drawing, tolerance, manufacturing, and assembly risks before release.\nAbility to develop and improve design solutions based on technical and cross-functional feedback.\nCommitment to accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.\nCommunication and Collaboration\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to communicate design intent and technical information clearly to diverse audiences.\nProven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers or external partners.\nAbility to receive, evaluate, and incorporate technical feedback professionally.\nKey Attributes for Success\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.\nOwnership mindset and accountability for assigned work.\nTechnical curiosity and practical problem-solving drive.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements.\nCollaborative approach and willingness to mentor others.\nFocus on quality, manufacturability, standardization, and continuous improvement.\nWork Environment\nPrimarily 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Typically, 0 to 3 years of related experience.\nMechanical Designer II: 5+ years of relevant mechanical design or drafting experience with a solid understanding of GD&T and manufacturability.\nSenior Mechanical Designer: 10+ years of progressive mechanical design experience with advanced knowledge of GD&T, manufacturability, company standards, and applicable products.\nPrincipal Mechanical Designer: 15+ years of progressive design experience with expert knowledge of GD&T, manufacturability, company standards, and applicable products, along with demonstrated technical leadership and sustained organizational impact.\nSafety and Personal Protective Equipment\nMust adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location.\nMust meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.\nHYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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