Manufacturing floor

Machine Design and Automation

Mechanical Design Contractor for Manufacturers & Machine Builders

I help companies get mechanical design work done fast — from SolidWorks support and concept layouts to manufacturing prints, conveyors, tooling, and on-site engineering support.

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The Problem

Get Engineering Work Done — Without Hiring Full-Time

If your team is overloaded, behind schedule, or short on design resources, I can step in and help immediately.

Short-term projects
Overflow design work
Drawing updates and cleanup
On-site support when needed
SolidWorks CAD design on monitor
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Services

What I Deliver

Mechanical Design & CAD

  • Custom machinery and equipment design
  • Conveyor systems and material handling
  • Tooling, fixtures, and weldments
  • Layouts and concept development

SolidWorks Support

  • Part, assembly, and drawing troubleshooting
  • Configurations and BOM cleanup
  • Custom properties and drawing standards
  • DWG/DXF export and print issues

Manufacturing Documentation

  • Production-ready drawings
  • Assembly prints and BOMs
  • DXF files for fabrication
  • Revision updates and redlines

Automation Support

  • Actuator and pneumatic integration
  • Sensor mounting and machine layout
  • Retrofit and upgrade concepts

Site Visit Support

  • Field measurements and equipment review
  • Assembly and installation observation
  • Troubleshooting and design fixes
  • As-built documentation
Custom conveyor system

Custom Conveyor & Material Handling Systems

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Why MJ Design

Fast, Practical, Experienced

20+ years mechanical design experience
Strong SolidWorks expertise
Real-world manufacturing focus
Quick turnaround and clear communication
Available for both remote and on-site work
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Process

How It Works

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Quick call to understand your need

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I jump in and start contributing immediately

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Deliver drawings, models, or on-site support

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Scale up or down as needed

On-site engineering support

On-Site Engineering Support — Chicago, IL

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Get Started

Need help on a project right now?

Let's talk — I can usually start quickly.