About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This Mechanical Designer role supports a growing engineering team that designs custom equipment and mechanical systems from concept through production. The position is hands-on, collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and production teams to create production-ready designs and documentation.

• Create detailed production, fabrication, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks
• Develop and modify 3D models for custom equipment and mechanical systems
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system
• Manage CAD files, revisions, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks PDM/Vault or similar systems
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate design records
• Support production by answering technical questions and resolving drawing-related issues
• Visit the manufacturing floor to verify designs, review builds, and troubleshoot production concerns
• Use AutoCAD as needed for project-specific requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure designs meet production and quality requirements

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Qualifications

Designer I

• Associate degree in Drafting & Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Recent graduates with internship/co-op/project CAD experience are encouraged to apply

Designer II

• 2+ years of professional SolidWorks experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, fabrication, or production environments preferred
• Proven ability to create production and assembly drawings and apply design-for-manufacturing principles

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Required Skills

• SolidWorks drafting and 3D modeling
• Mechanical design and drafting fundamentals
• Production, fabrication, machining, and assembly drawing creation
• BOM management and familiarity with ERP systems
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Vault, or comparable document control systems
• Engineering change management processes (ECOs)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and fabrication methods
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial machinery, custom equipment, or automated systems
• Background supporting manufacturing operations and production troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience working with fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly teams
• Exposure to engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing environments
• Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven setting

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Work Environment & Location

This is a full-time, onsite position based in York, NE. The role combines office-based CAD/design work with hands-on interaction on the manufacturing floor. You will regularly work around production machinery and fabrication activities; adherence to safety procedures is essential. Occasional travel to other customer or production sites may be required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $55,000 – $70,000 per year (individual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities (not guaranteed)
• Medical insurance, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• 401(k) and Roth IRA options with company matching
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid vacation, enhanced sick leave, and paid holidays
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• PPE reimbursement and other employee benefits

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Additional Information

This role is posted as a permanent, full-time position in York, NE. The client is seeking designers who enjoy seeing their designs move from CAD and modeling into fabrication and final assembly. Both entry-level candidates and experienced designers will find growth opportunities and exposure to the complete product development lifecycle.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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