Mechanical Designer in Muskego

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer—Industrial Equipment (Full-Time, First Shift)

One of my best clients, a respected and long-established manufacturer of industrial equipment, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its growing team. With over 50 years of industry leadership, their company designs and manufactures rugged, high-performance equipment serving critical sectors like construction, municipal, sanitation, and agriculture.

They pride themselves on our modern, clean facility, a team-oriented culture, and a strong commitment to safety and employee growth. This is a full-time, first-shift role with benefits starting on day one.

Position Summary:
The Mechanical Designer will support product development and continuous improvement by creating and maintaining complex 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks. The role includes designing systems involving metal fabrication, hydraulics, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, and electrical integration.

What We Offer:

• First-shift schedule
• Clean, modern, and safety-first work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Gym reimbursement, education assistance, and more

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain large assembly models and detailed component/assembly drawings in SolidWorks
• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOM) within SolidWorks and ERP
• Support product improvement through design changes, ECOs, and documentation
• Collaborate with production, sourcing, and vendors to optimize manufacturability and cost
• Provide technical support to production and service teams
• Participate in process improvement and special engineering projects
• Support development and specification of mechanical and electro-mechanical components

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or industry recognized certifications in Mechanical Design or related
• 3+ years of relevant mechanical design experience in industrial equipment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including Assembly, Sheet Metal, and Routing modules
• Familiarity with EPDM (SolidWorks PDM) preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems: hydraulics, pneumatics, and drive components

SolidWorks Designer, Mechanical Design, Industrial Equipment, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Mechanical Assemblies, Sheet Metal Design, Routing, 3D Modeling, EPDM, Product Design, Manufacturing Design, Engineering Drafter, CAD Designer, Mechanical Drafter, Equipment Design, Custom Machinery, Mechanical Drive Systems, Electro-Mechanical Systems

Resumes may be confidentially submitted to don.alspaugh@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.