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Mechanical Engineer

Full-time

Nickerson Talent Solutions

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER!

I'm looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join an engineering team and help drive the design, development, testing, and deployment of innovative mechanical systems and products.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking products from concept through production and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
  • Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T documentation.
  • Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analysis.
  • Support prototyping, testing, validation, and failure analysis.
  • Drive design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, electrical, quality, and supplier teams.
  • Develop test plans and support product deployment and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 8–10+ years of mechanical design and product development experience.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX.
  • Experience with Visio and 3D printing.
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T, materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerance analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, laboratory testing, and root cause analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • PE license.
  • FEA, thermal analysis, or computational modeling experience.
  • High-volume manufacturing experience.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal, castings, machined components, plastics, and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to connect!

Interested or know someone who may be a great fit? Send me a direct message or share your resume.

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