Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design mechanical components, electronic enclosures, brackets, structural hardware, sheet metal, machined parts, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Support engineering trade studies and product development activities.
• Develop tolerance stack-ups, mechanical interfaces, and assembly concepts.
• Engineering Analysis
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using hand calculations and FEA tools.
• Support evaluation of stress, fatigue, thermal effects, and structural performance.
• Afford material selection, fastener design, and environmental sealing solutions.
• Product Development
• Support all phases of product development, including concept development, detailed design, prototype fabrication, qualification testing, and production transition.
• Prepare engineering documentation, manufacturing drawings, and bills of material.
• Participate in design reviews and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities.
• Systems Integration & Testing
• Support the mechanical integration of electronic assemblies, wiring, connectors, and mechanical hardware.
• Afford prototype assembly, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and data collection.
• Support environmental qualification activities, including vibration, thermal, shock, and durability testing.
• Manufacturing Support
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles into new designs.
• Support prototype and production builds as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–5 years of mechanical design experience through internships, co-ops, or professional employment.
• Experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanics of materials, machine design, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical or other FEA software.
• Experience developing aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, or other high-reliability products.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or similar military or aerospace standards.
• Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication, testing, or laboratory work.
• Internship or professional experience supporting product development or manufacturing.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn.
• Hands-on approach to engineering and product development.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Effective collaborator with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Desire to develop into a technical leader through increasing engineering responsibility.