Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: 4-8 week contract - potential extension

Pay Range: $65-95/hr W2 DOE

* Compensation varies based on skills and experience

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer to investigate and resolve persistent performance issues with a precision valve used in production with a manufacturing client in Kent, WA. This is a short-term, hands-on contract role focused on diagnosing root causes, improving repeatability, and documenting sustainable solutions. The valve design has been in use for ~20 years, but recent inconsistencies have driven excessive rework and shop disruption.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and interpret drawings, assembly methods, inspection processes, and test procedures
• Diagnose root causes across design, assembly, inspection, testing, and physics of operation
• Recommend practical design, process, or test-stand improvements to improve repeatability
• Work directly on-site with engineers and technicians, asking questions and validating assumptions
• Partner with an external manufacturer to prototype changes (8-day turnaround) and evaluate results
• Clearly document findings, decisions, and recommendations so improvements can be institutionalized and sustained

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 20+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience troubleshooting real hardware
• Strong background in precision mechanical systems with tight tolerances (.001” or smaller)
• Deep understanding of valves, fluids, pressure, contamination, seals (O-rings), springs, fasteners, and stack-ups
• Proven ability to translate drawings into how parts are actually built, assembled, and behave in practice
• Experience working closely with manufacturing to drive repeatable, scalable processes
• Comfortable operating independently, reporting findings, and guiding next steps
• Excellent technical documentation skills

NICE TO HAVE:

• Direct experience designing or troubleshooting valves or fluid control devices
• Background in mechanical hardware environments (e.g., industrial equipment, aerospace, robotics, or large-scale hardware teams)
• Experience with small to mid-sized assemblies (roughly bread-box size or smaller)

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