Mechanical Design Engineer (Spartanburg, SC)

Lead the design of custom industrial machinery used in wastewater facilities—from concept through detailed drawings and release to fabrication. You’ll work extensively in SolidWorks, collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing, and Service to ensure designs meet customer requirements while minimizing manufacturing cost. The ideal hire brings deep SolidWorks expertise (Sheet Metal & Weldments), strong mechanical intuition, and the maturity to function like a project engineer—overseeing portions of others’ work and driving schedules to completion. What You’ll Do 3D/2D Design: Build robust CAD models and fabrication/assembly drawings in SolidWorks for custom machinery. Standards & Calculations: Perform hand calculations; interpret and validate computer-generated results. Cost-Aware Engineering: Design for manufacturability, serviceability, and total cost. Project Coordination: Prioritize tasks across multiple active projects and provide light oversight of teammates’ deliverables. Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with Sales, Manufacturing, and Service to align designs with specifications and plant constraints. Problem Solving: Support the shop floor and field service to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring issues and implement design/process improvements. Quality & Compliance: Follow written procedures within an ISO 9001 environment; produce clear documentation and BOMs. Required Qualifications 5+ years in machine design (or similar complex mechanical equipment). SolidWorks proficiency; extensive use of Sheet Metal and Weldments. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate’s degree or significant SolidWorks-heavy design experience in lieu of a degree. Strong mechanical and spatial sense; ability to design equipment that fits within wastewater plant constraints. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook; familiarity with ERP/MRP (e.g., Visual) helpful. Proven attention to detail, written procedures, and task prioritization across multiple projects. Clear verbal and written communication; able to work independently and in a team. Nice to Have SolidWorks PDM and Simulation experience. Prior background in water/wastewater or custom industrial machinery. Experience functioning as a project engineer or overseeing others’ work. Type: Direct hire (will consider temp-to-perm) Compensation: $80,000–$105,000 annually (equivalent to $40–$51/hr; may go higher for exceptional experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (overtime as needed) Work Setting: Onsite in Spartanburg, SC (29301). Limited work-from-home may be approved for specific circumstances. Travel: None Interested? Contact Jaie Rogers at jrogers@selectek.com or 678-802-6632.