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Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

Location: Decatur, TN
Pay: $35.00–$40.00/hour
Job Type: 6-Month Contract
Work Environment: Onsite

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Design Engineer (SolidWorks) to join an engineering team in Decatur, TN on a six-month contract. This Design Engineer (SolidWorks) will support the design, development, and continuous improvement of agricultural and construction equipment while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal Design Engineer (SolidWorks) will have a strong mechanical design background, experience working in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to transform product concepts into manufacturable solutions using SolidWorks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop agricultural and construction equipment attachments using SolidWorks
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings
• Perform engineering calculations to verify product performance, functionality, and compliance with design requirements
• Develop prototypes and support product testing to validate new designs
• Modify existing products to improve manufacturability, quality, performance, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product designs for production
• Release engineering drawings, bills of materials, and product documentation through the ERP system
• Prepare engineering documentation including assembly drawings, manufacturing instructions, engineering reports, and design documentation
• Configure custom product designs using established engineering standards and design baselines
• Support engineering change requests and design revisions
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and design efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams
• Support additional engineering projects and product development initiatives as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience using SolidWorks
• Experience designing agricultural equipment, construction equipment, or heavy equipment attachments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
• Hands-on experience operating agricultural or construction equipment
• Experience supporting new product development from concept through production

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in Decatur, TN
• Ability to work within a manufacturing environment and spend time on the production floor as needed
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes, while on the production floor

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

If this role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other opportunities at mforcepartners.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.