Mechanical Engineer I

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer
Location: Clearwater, FL
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (13 Weeks)


Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support its engineering team during a 13-week contract assignment covering a full-time employee's medical leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with SolidWorks experience and a background in vehicle, heavy equipment, or sheet metal design to contribute to the development of innovative mechanical systems.


Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• One-hour lunch
• 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
• Create and modify engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and design validation.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Support product development and production by troubleshooting engineering issues.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners.
• Select appropriate materials and components to meet project requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, drawing requirements, and company procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Internship experience or at least six months of related engineering experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience using AutoCAD or DraftSight.
• Knowledge of aluminum sheet metal and extrusion weldments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy equipment components.
• Experience working with high-level CAD systems.
• Experience designing custom modular aluminum bodies is a significant plus.

Interview Process

• Phone interview with the Hiring Manager
• In-person panel interview

If you're looking for a hands-on engineering opportunity where you can contribute immediately and work on mechanical designs for heavy-duty vehicle applications, we'd love to hear from you.


#IND1#ZR

Meet Your Recruiter

Robin Lenhart