About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering & Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Mechanical Designer role using SolidWorks (or comparable CAD) to create manufacturing-ready drawings and documentation for mechanical components and assemblies. You will work with product/design engineers and production teams to ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturability, cost and schedule targets.

• Develop detailed component, fabrication, and assembly drawings based on customer specs and project requirements
• Translate engineer concepts into accurate 2D/3D CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Produce and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, and revision documentation
• Create and update P&IDs and PFDs as required by projects
• Review designs for functionality, manufacturability, and ease of maintenance
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production teams to support cost, inventory, and project data
• Support special engineering and design projects and perform CAD release activities

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Requirements

• 2+ years of drafting/design experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD/design software
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drafting principles, industry standards, and applicable design codes
• Ability to create and interpret detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Associate degree in Engineering or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams

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Role Details

• Pay: $25.00–$38.00 / hour (DOE — candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may qualify toward the higher end of the range)
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Pearland, TX (on-site)
• Duration: Temp-to-Hire
• Employment type: Full-time (Temp-to-Hire)
• Note: FEA/CFD experience is a plus

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• FEA / CFD exposure
• Experience with P&ID/PFD creation and interpretation
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience working in fast-paced production or contract manufacturing environments

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Why Join the Confidential Client

• Gain hands-on mechanical design experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Work closely with engineers and production — strong opportunity to convert from temp-to-hire
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical skill development

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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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