Mechanical Design Engineer – Manufacturing Equipment (Contract)

Location: Norwood, NC (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

Contract Duration: Approximately 3 months

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay: $44/hr - $54/hr Depending on Experience

Design and Improve the Machines That Keep Manufacturing Moving!

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer or Machine Designer who enjoys designing, modifying, and improving industrial equipment?

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a short-term contract opportunity with a well-established manufacturing company in Norwood, NC.

This position is ideal for someone with approximately 2–7 years of experience who enjoys working with production machinery, solving mechanical design challenges, and seeing their designs come to life on the manufacturing floor.

You will work alongside an experienced engineering team on equipment design, machinery modifications, and manufacturing improvement projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, modify, and improve industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment.

• Develop 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and detailed mechanical designs.

• Use SolidWorks or similar CAD software to create and update engineering drawings.

• Support the design and integration of pneumatic and mechanical systems.

• Perform engineering calculations, component sizing, and tolerance analysis.

• Assist with machine safety, equipment improvements, and design reviews.

• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve equipment-related challenges.

• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and design revisions.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 2–7 years of mechanical design experience preferred.

• Experience designing or modifying machinery in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.

• Understanding of mechanical assemblies, machine components, and manufacturing drawings.

• Familiarity with pneumatic systems, machine safety, and equipment integration.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on technical experience will be considered.

Additional Experience That Would Be Helpful

• Custom machine design or industrial automation equipment.

• Tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment modifications.

• DraftSight, AutoCAD, or similar 2D drafting software.

• Teamcenter or other engineering document management systems.

• GD&T, finite element analysis (FEA), and mechanical calculations.

• Experience supporting machinery installation and production startups.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on real-world mechanical design projects in an established manufacturing facility.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience with industrial production equipment.

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals.

• Enjoy a focused, short-term contract assignment with a 40-hour workweek.

Work Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday. Occasional weekend or holiday work may be required during equipment installations, plant shutdowns, or startups.

Interested? Apply Today!

If you have experience designing or modifying manufacturing equipment and enjoy hands-on mechanical engineering, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.