Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer — Heavy Vehicle Systems

Location:

Location: [City, State]

Job Type:

Job Type: 6-Month Contract with Potential Extension or Direct Hire

Schedule:

Schedule: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday; Flexible Start/End Times

Work Arrangement:

Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite; Hybrid May Be Possible

The initial contract is 6 months , with the potential for extension or conversion to a direct-hire position based on business needs and performance.

Local candidates only.

Compensation:

Compensation: $52–$57/hour PTO, Paid Holidays, and Optional Benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and improvement of mechanical components and systems for heavy‑day heavy-duty vehicle applications.

This is a hands-on engineering role that combines mechanical design, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and vehicle-level integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent mechanical aptitude, and experience working with automotive, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, or heavy-duty equipment.

Experience with structural analysis, hydraulic systems, electrical/electromechanical systems, CAD, and project leadership is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical components and systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, analysis, and troubleshooting in accordance with established engineering standards and processes.
• Support the integration of new and modified components into existing and new vehicle platforms.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Apply analytical and mathematical methods to model system performance and optimize designs.
• Support structural analysis and mechanical system development.
• Work across hydraulic, electrical, and other vehicle systems to support overall vehicle integration.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs), and other technical documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to manufacturing and production teams.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues and communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other internal and external partners.
• Lead projects or portions of projects ranging from limited to moderate complexity.
• Manage multiple engineering priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Maintain project documentation related to analysis, research, design decisions, and engineering history.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, presentations, quotations, and other engineering documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines and with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, military vehicle, heavy-duty equipment, or related industries.
• Experience with structural analysis.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of electrical systems and their integration with mechanical systems.
• Experience using a high-level CAD system.
• Experience with vehicle-level component and system integration.
• Project management or technical project leadership experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.

Core Skills

• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Heavy Vehicle Systems
• Automotive Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Hydraulic Systems
• Electro-Mechanical Systems
• Vehicle Integration
• Engineering Analysis
• CAD & Engineering Drawings
• Component Design & Selection
• Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Production Support
• Project Coordination
• Supplier Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer who wants to work on real-world heavy vehicle systems and have an impact beyond traditional design work. The position offers exposure to mechanical design, structural analysis, hydraulics, electrical integration, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and vehicle-level engineering.