Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team in a role that involves leading vehicle integration efforts for an advanced defense-related engineering program. The position requires daily use of Creo and collaboration with a balanced team to support the development of an unmanned turret system. This is a dynamic and challenging role that encompasses design, finite element analysis (FEA), and engineering documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, including design, integration, build, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to decompose requirements and develop engineering solutions.
• Create and release technical documentation and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Drive engineering execution across multiple projects.
• Support program execution by defining engineering tasks, coordinating team activities, tracking progress, and identifying schedule risks.
• Communicate status updates to program leadership.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, integration, build, test, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Experience in requirements decomposition and systems engineering.
• Strong skills in engineering documentation, drawing development, review, and release.
• Technical leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Defense industry experience.
• Experience with vehicle, ground combat, or complex integrated mechanical systems.
• CAD software proficiency (Creo, Solid Works, CATIA, NX, etc.).
• PDM/PLM system experience.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
• Engineering planning, scheduling, and task coordination experience.
• Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional engineering office environment with a collaborative setting involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams. The role primarily involves desk-based work with periodic hands-on involvement in integration, build, and testing activities. Occasional customer interaction in support of program management efforts is expected. The work environment includes a mix of office and technical lab/test areas, and may require personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights, MI.