Mechanical Design Engineer

In this role, you apply advanced 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and GD&T to develop manufacturable mechanical systems that power aerospace, automotive, and industrial innovations. Our engineering group values analytical rigor, clean documentation, and creative problem-solving—whether you sit in the office or collaborate remotely across the U.S.

About the Project  

A cross-functional R&D collective—spanning concept ideation to pilot manufacturing—seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to transform napkin sketches into production-ready assemblies. You partner with electrical, structural, and manufacturing specialists to drive designs that balance performance, cost, and sustainability. Confidential client portfolio ranges from lightweight aerospace fixtures to high-volume robotic tooling.

Responsibilities  

- Create detailed 3D models and fully-dimensioned 2D drawings in SolidWorks, Inventor, or CATIA.  

- Execute tolerance stack-up studies; document clear GD&T callouts that meet ASME Y14.5-2018.  

- Select materials and off-the-shelf components for strength, weight, and corrosion resistance.  

- Generate and maintain structured Bills of Materials within PDM/PLM workflows.  

- Perform Design for Manufacturability reviews with suppliers—machining, additive, and sheet-metal alike.  

- Revise designs after peer, FEA, and prototype feedback; track ECNs meticulously.  

- Collaborate in daily scrum stand-ups—voice design risks early, propose counter-measures fast.  

- Support reverse-engineering efforts via 3D scanning and comparative CAD overlays.  

- Uphold document control, file naming, and versioning conventions in a regulated environment.  

- Mentor junior drafters on best practices…then learn something new from them in return.

Requirements  

- Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).  

- 5+ years professional 3D CAD experience—complex assemblies, surfacing, configurations.  

- Demonstrated mastery of GD&T, statistical tolerance analysis, and stack-up spreadsheets.  

- Proficient with PDM/PLM (Windchill, Teamcenter, or comparable).  

- Hands-on knowledge of DFM/DFA for CNC, injection molding, and metal forming.  

- Familiarity with FEA pre-processing—meshing, boundary conditions, simple load cases.  

- Fluent in material science: aluminum alloys, engineered plastics, composites, stainless steels.  

- Crystal-clear technical writing; you translate calculations into compelling design rationales.  

- Authorized to work in the United States—no sponsorship now or later.  

- Comfortable with distributed collaboration tools (Teams, Miro, Jira).  

What Drives Success  

- Intellectual curiosity that pushes you to question every assumption.  

- Eagle-eye attention to dimensional fit, finish, and tolerance chains.  

- Confidence to defend your design—and humility to pivot when data disagrees.  

- Time-management prowess: parallel projects, shifting priorities, hard deadlines.  

- Quiet leadership: you elevate those around you through concise feedback and shared wins.