Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Evanston)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Perm | On-Site | Evanston, WY

About the Company:

Our client is a research and development company specializing in advanced, ruggedized power generation systems. They are under contract with a U.S. government agency to develop and test a prototype of a small-scale, mobile, sub-100kWe electrical generator built on next-generation energy technology.

Position Overview:

This role offers hands-on leadership experience, working alongside experienced professionals on real-world engineering projects. The Mechanical Engineer III will manage ongoing initiatives, direct technical and analytical work, supervise the mechanical engineering team, and foster a collaborative environment between peers and direct reports. This position plays a key role in driving technical development and keeping project milestones on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams through design, fabrication, analysis, and testing of systems and components
• Integrate mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Independently manage projects as directed by the CTO
• Review and create standards for technical drawings, component/assembly models, reports, and documentation
• Coordinate resources across teams to complete mechanical and electro-mechanical designs
• Supervise iterative manufacturing and lead design reviews
• Specify, collect, and analyze data to support robust design, product refinement, and process improvement
• Utilize engineering tools (CAD, CFD, structural analysis, CAM, rapid prototyping, project management software) to ensure designs meet requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product and process development
• Actively participate in cross-functional design and manufacturing functions

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (+10 years experience) or Master's degree (+8 years experience)
• Previous team leadership experience managing concurrent projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran, MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.), machining tools (Autodesk, FeatureCAM, etc.), and modeling/simulation software (Flownex, etc.)
• Hands-on engineering experience (welding, manual/CNC machining, 3D printing in plastic and metal, programming, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, documentation controls, and tolerance stackup analysis for thermal expansion compensation
• Proven ability to lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to optimize components, electronics, and equipment for best-value manufacturing

Compensation and Benefits:

• Strong Base Salary
• PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, all federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday