Mechanical Designer

2 weeks ago

Mankato, United States GPAC Full time

Mechanical Designer

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Mechanical Designer will support our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have mid-level experience, relevant industry expertise, and strong communication skills.

Mechanical Designer Key Responsibilities:


  • Design and layout skid-based equipment including pumps, motors, pressure vessels, manifolds, filters, piping, valves, electric controls, and system enclosures.
  • Model equipment in CAD based on specifications, drawings, and customer submittals. Prepare detailed and production-quality specifications and CAD drawings.
  • Promote design standards, manufacturing-friendly designs, and cost-effective criteria in all designs.
  • Specify construction standards for major components such as structural skid bases and enclosures.
  • Collaborate with outside vendors, professional engineers, and contractors as needed.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of various system layouts and configurations, while promoting product standardization through re-use of legacy designs.
  • Monitor progress against schedules and maintain personal timelines.
  • Communicate openly and build trusting relationships within the team.
  • Uphold core values: positive attitude, adaptability, accountability, and self-motivation.

Mechanical Designer Requirements:


  • Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
  • Proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks; experience with AutoCAD 2D is a plus.
  • Experience designing custom-engineered products, particularly related to water pumping stations for golf, landscaping, and agricultural irrigation systems, or similar technologies.
  • Knowledgeable in fluid hydraulics, including water pumps, valves, flow meters, pressure gauges, and filters.
  • Ability to design custom-engineered products, including sizing and selecting pump-motor combinations, piping, filtration, valves, and fasteners, to meet system performance requirements.
  • Skilled in translating technical specifications from Applications Engineering into CAD-based layouts and full bills of materials for in-house fabrication and assembly.
  • Familiarity with industrial control systems and wiring practices, including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and data communications, is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to lead project meetings, present to small groups, and assist with customer communications.

Please submit a resume for consideration to the Mechanical Designer Position. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Boyer Bouman with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to Boyer.Bouman@gogpac.com

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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.

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