Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Solidworks Designer to join our team, focusing on both design and project management. The role involves evaluating incoming projects to determine whether to outsource them or keep them in-house for our design and engineering team. Under the guidance of the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for the design, development, and analysis of both new and existing products. You will establish processes that lead to effective systems, procedures, and outcomes, identify long-range goals, and design plans to achieve them. This position requires a keen understanding of the situation's needs and the ability to establish effective action plans, while evaluating future implications of current decisions and actions.
Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Work Environment
Join an engineering team of 10 people, working under the direction of the Director of Engineering. The team has recently decided to outsource some work to India, and you will communicate with the Project Engineer to decide which projects to keep in-house. This role involves working closely with customers from project inception to completion, with a focus on custom designs. The work is balanced between 50% design and 50% project management.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SCHOFIELD, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.25/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in SCHOFIELD,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.
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