[Hiring] Mechanical Designer II @American Equipment HR LLC

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer II with a strong background in crane design and advanced proficiency in SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, hold a SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP), and preferably possess the Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) credential. This role involves:

• Designing and developing crane systems, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Using Automated 3D Models and adapting Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to ensure design meets customer needs and the Company’s design requirements
• Participating in design reviews and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring designs meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations
• Being self-sufficient and assisting with technical and engineering documents as needed
• Interacting with design professionals, customers, and suppliers to engineer projects
• Assisting with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals
• Executing moderate to complex design projects
• Designing, modeling, sizing, and specifying components, creating detailing and BOM
• Assisting with project documentation including submittal and fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built drawings
• Ensuring designs are cost-effective and meet American Equipment’s standards
• Reading and understanding customers' additional requirements
• Performing field surveys, fabrication shop inspections, and quality checks as needed
• Learning, utilizing, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
• Directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered and performing root cause analysis
• Following all ISO quality control procedures
• Scanning, filing, and saving all documents pertaining to the job
• Keeping accurate time for each job
• Any other responsibilities assigned by Design Manager & Lead Designer

Qualifications

• SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) preferred
• Experience with PDM and part creation
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Legacy AutoCAD utilization
• In-depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• Familiar with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or Associate degree, or Technical certificate
• Crane Design experience
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in crane design or heavy equipment industries

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Attractive benefit offerings
• Abundant training offerings

Company Description

American Equipment Holdings is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including:

• OSHA mandated inspections
• Preventative maintenance and repair field services
• Parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication
• New and replacement equipment
• Automated systems, system modernizations, and training

American Equipment Holdings is one of the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.