Job Description

NOW HIRING: MECHANICAL DESIGNER II 

Monday-Friday | 8:00AM-4:30PM On-site in Douglassville PA

Elevate Your Design Career: Join American Crane as a Mechanical Designer II

Ready to take your mechanical design skills to the next level in a high-performing engineering and manufacturing environment?

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is seeking Mechanical Designers to support the design and development of overhead cranes, hoists, and heavy industrial equipment. 

This role plays a critical part in ensuring design accuracy, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction by translating project requirements into high-quality mechanical drawings and layouts. 

Job Title: Mechanical Designer II

Department: Engineering

Location: 531 Old Swede Road Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518 | This position has a full-time on-site requirement

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Why Join Us? (Check us out on YouTube here)

• Engineering Impact - Your designs directly support custom, high-capacity lifting equipment used across critical industries
• Collaboration - Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Field teams
• Stability & Growth - Join a company known for low turnover, long-term employment, and internal development
• Quality-Driven Culture - Be part of a team where accuracy, accountability, and safety matter

What You’ll Do:

• Review new orders by comparing specifications to proposals and resolve discrepancies with Sales

• Perform detailed design checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements

• Select components from manufacturer catalogs and generate purchase requisitions

• Prepare arrangement and layout drawings for customer review and approval

• Communicate with customers to address design questions and obtain approvals

• Interface with vendors to clarify technical requirements for purchased components

• Review detail drawings prepared by junior designers for accuracy and completeness

• Prepare detail drawings as needed to support project schedules

• Visit customer or internal facilities to verify dimensions, review installations, and inspect equipment

• Collaborate with shop personnel to resolve manufacturing or assembly challenges

What We’re Looking For

Education

• 2-year technical school degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience in heavy equipment or related industries

• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

• Strong understanding of mechanical and structural design principles

• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate across departments and support project timelines

• Alignment with ACECO’s values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

REQUIREMENTS 

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with company policy and randomize drug screens during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and work required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when in or around the shop areas
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance trainings
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

• Ability to work on-site, 1st shift for full-time hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks)
• Ability to independently create, review, and revise mechanical and structural drawings
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, proposals, and technical documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments following all company safety requirements

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing environments

• Regular collaboration with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing teams

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and shop conditions

• Occasional site visits that may involve working at heights or outdoors

• Required adherence to all safety protocols and PPE requirements

What's In It For You?

APPLY TODAY for an Exciting Career Opportunity!

How to Apply:

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.