Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in re-amping existing designs, driving new product development, and leading tool design while working closely across the manufacturing line to ensure designs are implemented effectively. This role combines hands-on engineering, supply chain collaboration, and cost analysis, offering the opportunity to work on innovative products in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Lead and support new product development projects from concept through production, including mechanical design, validation, and implementation.
• Revise and improve existing mechanical designs to enhance performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Design tools, fixtures, and related equipment required for manufacturing, and oversee their implementation on the production line.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to ensure proper application and integration of mechanical designs.
• Perform cost analysis to determine when custom parts are needed and make recommendations that balance performance, cost, and lead time.
• Coordinate with supply chain and outsourcing partners to source parts and components in line with design and cost requirements.
• Apply trial-and-error problem-solving to identify issues in design or production, make adjustments, and continuously improve products and processes.
• Support product development and applications engineering activities, including adapting designs for specific customer or market needs.
• Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and incorporate input from cross-functional team members.
• Communicate effectively with a small engineering team, sharing ideas and updates to maintain alignment on project goals and timelines.

• 46 years of experience in new product development, with a focus on mechanical design.
• 23 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Creo and Creo Parametric for 3D modeling and mechanical design (minimum 6/10 proficiency level).
• Hands-on experience with tool design and implementation in a production setting.
• Strong mechanical design skills, including the ability to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Experience working closely with manufacturing teams and processes in a production environment.
• Background in supply chain collaboration related to mechanical components and tooling.
• Demonstrated experience in new product development (NPD) and product applications.
• Ability to conduct cost analysis related to custom and standard parts and make data-driven recommendations.
• Comfort with trial-and-error approaches, including testing, troubleshooting, and iterating on designs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and products.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a willingness to take initiative and wear multiple hats within the engineering team.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and provide thoughtful feedback to others.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a small, flexible engineering team.
• Interest or experience in industries such as aerospace, drones, cable systems, or security-related products is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for working on cutting-edge products, including new technologies such as security eye scanners.

This is a full-time, on-site role, Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will join a team of five other engineers in a flexible and collaborative environment that encourages a work-hard, play-hard culture. The office is located in a downtown area near restaurants and local amenities. The team regularly organizes social activities such as happy hours and uses an indoor golf simulator for team-building and relaxation.

Work focuses on new and evolving products, often in areas like aerospace, drones, cable systems, and security devices, supported by modern engineering tools and close collaboration across functions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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