Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical EngineerLocation: Mentor, OHPay: $41.04/hr. Area Code: 440 ZIP Code: 44060 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: Aerospace Jobs Mechanical Engineer Jobs Aerospace EngineerBenefits:Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision401kOn the job training / cross-trainingLife Insurance, disability insuranceVoluntary life insurance for family members available.Accident and critical illness insurance optional.Scheduled performance reviewsReferral programJob Overview:In this role, you will have the opportunity to support mechanical systems, testing initiatives, and hydraulic applications in our R&D Test Lab. Collaborate closely with experienced engineers to enhance lab capabilities, conduct critical development and certification testing, and contribute to innovative aerospace projects. Our team fosters a strong learning culture, where knowledge sharing and professional development are highly encouraged. This role suits someone who can work independently while taking direction from senior engineers and contributing in a high-performance team environment.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the R&D Lab team by taking direction from senior engineers on active projects.Design pressure, flow, and spray test stands and upgrades, focusing on improved automation using control valves and pressure & flow sensors.Develop and improve test stand control hardware and safety circuitry to enhance operational efficiency.Assist calibration efforts for lab and production test stands to ensure accuracy and reliability.Participate actively in a High-Performance Team environment, contributing to various functions as needed.Present project plans, data, and results to the team, generating detailed reports to facilitate informed decision-making.Support fellow engineers with projects and tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment.Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to a zero-incident culture.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.Hands-On Skills: Experience in mechanical systems design, fabrication, and troubleshooting.Communication: Excellent skills for presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences, along with precise scientific documentation abilities.Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and innovation.Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally to client facilities, local universities, and suppliers.Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Person.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s/Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.Experience with mechatronics/automation; test instrumentation and data acquisition, solder/fabrication equipment.Programming/analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, and/or ANSYS.Leveling Guide:Mechanical Engineer I: Meets required qualifications; supports tasks and projects with guidance; builds proficiency in test stand design, testing, and documentation.Mechanical Engineer II: Demonstrates increased autonomy; leads small-to-medium lab projects or workstreams; delivers complete test solutions (design through validation/documentation); typically 2+ years of relevant experience.