Junior Mechanical Engineer

Physical Architect – Junior Level

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI Work Arrangement:
On-site Pay Rate: $37 – $42 per hour W2

We are hiring a Junior Physical Architect for our client located in the Sterling Heights, MI area. This is an on-site opportunity for an early-career Mechanical Engineer or related professional to support vehicle design, space allocation, and integration activities.

Please note:

No C2C, Subcontracting or Visa Sponsorship of any kind is available for this position. The person hired for this position will help develop and maintain CAD master models, evaluate design concepts, analyze component clearances and interference issues, and support vehicle builds and engineering reviews. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.

• Support the development and maintenance of CAD master models and interface assemblies.
• Develop and maintain vehicle space claims for static and dynamic conditions, sway, shot lines, and keep-out zones.
• Support vehicle product structure development and preliminary Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOM).
• Participate in concurrent engineering reviews, technical reviews, drawing approvals, and internal and external design checkpoints.
• Support trial fits and vehicle builds.
• Perform component and system interference and clearance analyses; document findings, potential impacts, and recommended solutions.
• Support the development of interface control, installation, general assembly, appurtenance, class and division, and turret and hull weldment drawings.
• Collaborate with program management, design and systems engineering, logistics, vehicle electronics, manufacturing, design services, vendors, and government stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to design resolution activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Approximately 1–3 years of experience in a related engineering or design role preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Creo, or Space Claim required.
• Experience with Teamcenter and Vis-Mockup preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and methodologies.

• Must be able to climb on and off military vehicles and work in and around them.
• Must be able to pass an Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR) assessment for working in confined spaces.
• Must be available for occasional evening and weekend overtime as needed.
• Travel of more than 25% may be required.