Job description
This is a remote position.
US Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) - Night Shift I Initial Remote Contract | Permanent Onsite Role
About PeoplePartners
AtPeoplePartners, great careers don’t have to stop at borders. As aGreat Place to Work® certified company, we connect talented professionals with global opportunities where they can sharpen their expertise, take on meaningful work, and build careers with real momentum.
Our culture is proudlypeople-first—supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you grow. You’ll gain exposure to international teams and US-based businesses while being part of a workplace that values great work and the people behind it.
Role Overview
We’re looking for aMechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks)to join one of our US-based clients and turn engineering ideas into designs that don’t just look good on screen—theywork in the real world.
Sitting at the intersection ofmechanical engineering, product design, and manufacturing, you’ll useSolidWorksto transform concepts, sketches, existing drawings, and physical samples into accurate 3D models and production-ready technical documentation.
And this isn’t just a draw-what-you’re-given role. You’ll assessfit, function, materials, tolerances, and manufacturability, identify potential design issues, and recommend practical engineering improvements before problems make their way to production.
You’ll begin with a60-day, 100% remote contract, with strong potential to transition into apermanent onsite position in Eastwood, Quezon City.
Key Responsibilities:
Create detailed3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
Produce production-ready engineering and technical drawings.
Apply dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
Revise existing CAD models and engineering drawings.
Maintain accurate design revisions and engineering documentation.
Reverse engineer products from sketches, drawings, and physical samples.
Develop alternative design concepts and engineering improvements.
Perform mass calculations and basic engineering assessments.
Review assemblies for fit, function, and manufacturability.
Identify potential design and manufacturing issues.
Support multiple mechanical design projects and meet project deadlines.
Requirements
Required Qualifications (Must-Have):
2+ years of relevant experiencein mechanical design, product design, or a closely related engineering environment.
Strong hands-on experience withSolidWorks.
Experience creating detailed3D CAD models.
Experience producing detailed engineering and technical drawings.
Knowledge of dimensions and tolerances.
Understanding of manufacturing specifications.
Experience revising CAD models and engineering drawings.
Experience with reverse engineering.
Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
Strong engineering problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to interpret design intent and technical requirements.
Strong attention to detail and engineering accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
3–5+ years of product or mechanical design experience.
Experience developing alternative design concepts and design improvements.
Experience assessing assemblies for fit, function, and manufacturability.
Experience identifying design risks before production.
Experience working with US-based or international engineering teams.
Why Join PeoplePartners
Build your engineering career with aGreat Place to Work® certified companywhile gaining hands-on experience supporting a US-based client.
At PeoplePartners, you’ll have opportunities forcareer growth, continuous learning, and global exposure, backed by a people-first culture that values ownership, collaboration, and professional development. You’ll also be part ofemployee engagement activities and initiativesthat help our teams stay connected.
This opportunity also gives you a unique pathway:start remotely during your initial 60-day contract and potentially transition into a permanent onsite career in Eastwood, Quezon City.
IfSolidWorksis one of your strongest tools and you know how to turn engineering concepts into accurate, manufacturable designs, we’d like to see what you can do.Apply through PeoplePartners and bring your mechanical design expertise to projects built for the real world.
Work Details
Client Location:United States
Initial Employment:60-day contract engagement.
Future Opportunity:Strong potential to transition to permanent employment.
Initial Work Setup:100% Remote / Work From Home.
Permanent Work Setup:Onsite – Eastwood, Quezon City.
Work Days:Monday to Friday
Shift:Night Shift, aligned with CST.
Benefits
Permanent Work from Home set-up.
Company-provided equipment.
Secondary Wi-Fi Modem.
A Life Beyond the Screen #WorkLifeBalance.
Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building, and virtual events such as town-hall with prizes.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.