Design​/Mechanical Engineer

Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, defense, industrial, and government sectors. Belcan engineers better outcomes through adaptive and integrated services—from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, chemical processing, and cybersecurity. Belcan takes a partnering approach to provide customer-driven solutions that are flexible, scalable, and cost-effective. Belcan’s unique capabilities have led to continuous growth and success for nearly 60 years.

Design / Mechanical Engineer

High Ridge, MO 63049

$50/hr - $56.25/hr

ASAP

The Mechanical Design Engineer position is responsible for developing a variety of HVAC&R product designs for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems. The role involves designing new products using 2D and 3D CAD, sizing and selecting components, creating associated documentation, and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.

• Design mechanical equipment, especially heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems using 2D and 3D modeling software (PTC Creo and AutoCAD).
• Engineer HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance prediction.
• Review customer specifications and requirements; develop compliant designs.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Develop manufacturing drawings, bills of material, and supporting documentation for fabrication and delivery of products and prototypes.
• Support testing, qualification, documentation, and analysis of prototypes, products, systems, or subsystems.
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for project status.
• Attend engineering, customer, or business meetings.
• Provide hands‑on support of prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Support manufacturing operations and liaise with cross‑functional teams to achieve cost and efficiency goals.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet design specifications.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through collaboration with specialists, workshops, and professional publications.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with company personnel and customers.
• Work independently under supervision while reporting progress and status.
• Defend the company’s mission, values, and culture.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience designing mechanical components and equipment, preferably HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling, refrigeration) equipment, including sheet metal parts, welded structures, and machined components.
• Experience creating drawings following ASME Y14.100 and producing bills of material.
• Experience with 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling software.
• Competency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong technical documentation writing skills.

• Experience with PTC Creo (assembly and sheet metal).
• Experience with PDM/PLM software, especially Windchill.
• Experience drafting with AutoCAD Mechanical 2D.
• Experience designing defense products, especially for the US Navy.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world’s most respected enterprises. We offer contract, temp‑to‑hire, and direct assignments in engineering, IT, and professional fields. Belcan is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Your application will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.