Mechanical Design Engineer

FlexTrades is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Hydraulic Brake Systems) to support a leading manufacturer of pneumatic, braking, and air management systems used throughout the transportation industry.

Contract Details:

Pay: $65.00 per hour

Guaranteed 50 hours weekly (10 hrs OT weekly paid at 1.5x hourly rate)

FlexTrades has paid travel time, lodging, and per diem.

Climate-controlled facility

This engineer will join an established engineering team responsible for sustaining engineering, manufacturing support, product improvement initiatives, testing, and new product development for mechanical and electromechanical products including pneumatic valves, air dryers, brake assemblies, air management systems, filters, gauges, and related components.

This position is highly integrated with manufacturing and requires a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving production issues, supporting quality initiatives, improving existing products, and collaborating closely with operations teams.

Rail industry experience is NOT required for this role. Engineers with backgrounds in heavy vehicles, commercial transportation, fluid power, industrial valves, compressors, aerospace systems, off-highway equipment, or other complex mechanical products are encouraged to apply.

About Us

FlexTrades is a premier traveling workforce solutions provider helping manufacturers nationwide overcome production shortfalls, skills gaps, and tight deadlines. Since 2004, we’ve deployed skilled tradespeople and engineers to top companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and more.

At FlexTrades, technicians earn competitive pay, build new skills, and gain hands-on experience while working in world-class facilities across the country. We handle travel and logistics so you can focus on your craft, your growth, and work that truly matters.

What You'll Be Working On/Products supported by this team include:

• Pneumatic valves
• Air brake components
• Air dryer systems
• Air management products
• Parking brake assemblies
• Mechanical and electromechanical control systems
• Legacy and new transportation products

Key Responsibilities

Sustaining Engineering

• Investigate and resolve manufacturing, quality, supplier, and production-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of product, assembly, and manufacturing concerns.
• Evaluate dimensional tolerances, fit-up concerns, and design-related manufacturing challenges.
• Review and update engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, and documentation.
• Support engineering change activities, drawing revisions, and product improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate suppliers and replacement components.
• Support validation efforts related to supplier changes and component substitutions.

Product Development

• Create and modify mechanical designs, assemblies, detail drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support development of new pneumatic and mechanical products.
• Participate in design reviews and design-for-manufacturing evaluations.
• Assist with prototype development, product testing, and product validation activities.
• Support cost reduction and manufacturability improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of internally designed replacement products and components.

Testing & Validation

• Support performance, validation, and qualification testing.
• Participate in lifecycle and durability testing initiatives.
• Support environmental and temperature testing activities.
• Develop test procedures and document test results.
• Assist with research and development testing programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• SolidWorks required with Creo experience highly preferred due to ongoing legacy support
• 5+ years' experience with Electro-mechanical assemblies such as Pneumatic systems, Air brake systems, Brake valves, Pneumatic valves, Air dryers, or Fluid power products
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, quality, or supplier-related engineering activities.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing personnel and cross-functional teams.

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay: $65.00 per hour
• Guaranteed 10 hours OT pay each week. Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
• Access to a full suite of benefits
• Travel Pay to and from the project
• Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
• Per diem ($45/day)
• Must meet drug test requirements
• Job Type: Contract

FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Let FlexTrades help to place you where your expertise is needed the most. Apply today!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance