Mechanical Layout Engineer

About the role

This role sits at the intersection of sales, engineering, and operations. The Mechanical Layout Engineer will create customer layouts, shop drawings, and technical documentation to support quotations, approvals, and production. This person will also help develop reusable CAD libraries, templates, and rules-based systems to improve speed, consistency, and scalability across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings, layouts, and technical documentation for customer projects.
• Support the quotation process by rapidly developing layouts and example configurations.
• Cook up drawing revisions, approvals, and customer change requests.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Work closely with sales, customer support, engineering, and production teams.
• Develop reusable CAD libraries, templates, and modular assemblies.
• Help establish rules-based configuration standards and workflow improvements.
• Aid with BOM development and production documentation.
• Maintain organized revision control and project documentation.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and drawing automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical layout, CAD design, drafting, or related technical roles.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, dimensions, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with internal teams and customers.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.
• Experience with configurable or modular product systems is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, PDM systems, or CAD automation tools is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is: Highly organized. Technically strong. Responsive and collaborative. Comfortable handling multiple projects. Motivated to help build scalable systems and processes. The ideal candidate enjoys creating order from complexity and takes pride in delivering high-quality work quickly and efficiently.

About 3LED Inc.

We believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military.

Compensation

Base salary of approximately $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and qualifications.