Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a Contract with a client in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate with experience leading the design, analysis, and development of complex aerospace components and systems from concept through production .

Rate Range: $78/hour to $82/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of aerospace components and systems from concept, analysis, and prototype stages through production release.
• Perform structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), rotor dynamics, and shafting assessments to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Develop, review, and approve detailed engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and technical reports.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, failure mode analyses (FMEA), and design validation activities to support robust aerospace solutions.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical challenges and ensure manufacturing designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while driving continuous improvement, adherence to aerospace standards, and successful project execution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace or related industries, with a focus on complex component and system design.
• Strong expertise in Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS APDL/Workbench), 1D Beam-based FEA techniques, Rotor Dynamics, and Shafting Structural Analysis.
• Proven experience leading aerospace design projects, conducting design reviews and risk assessments, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, customer, and supplier teams.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Nitesh.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.


Pay Details: $78.00 to $82.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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