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This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong SolidWorks skills and experience working with aluminum sheet metal, extrusions, and welded assemblies. Experience designing custom modular aluminum bodies or similar vehicle structures would be a significant advantage.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will support component design, engineering analysis, drawings, specifications, bills of material, production support, and the integration of new and redesigned components into heavy-duty vehicles.
Create and modify mechanical designs using SolidWorks.
Prepare layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Support the design and development of aluminum sheet metal, extrusion, and welded assemblies.
Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support component design.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, manufacturability, and reliability.
Support senior engineers with design plans, calculations, technical documentation, and reporting.
Select parts, components, and materials based on engineering and performance requirements.
Apply established engineering criteria and drawing standards.
Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.
Investigate and resolve engineering and design issues.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and other internal teams.
Prepare technical reports, proposals, quotations, and presentations.
Use analytical and mathematical methods to evaluate system performance and optimize designs.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorks expertiseCustom modular aluminum body design experienceAluminum sheet metal design experienceAluminum extrusion and weldment experienceAutomotive or heavy-duty vehicle engineering experienceKnowledge of vehicle components and mechanical systemsExperience with advanced CAD systemsManufacturing or production-support experience
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CrossFire Group
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
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A Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical tools as part of the product development cycle.
$99,045 / year median in Florida
+5% projected growth
Job Description
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Location:
Clearwater, FL |Onsite Pay Rate:
$42.85/hourContract:
13 Weeks |Full-TimeSchedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00PM Industry:
Heavy Vehicle / Manufacturing Engineering Put Your Mechanical Design Skills to WorkOur Client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 13-week contract assignment supporting the design and development of heavy-duty vehicle components.This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong SolidWorks skills and experience working with aluminum sheet metal, extrusions, and welded assemblies. Experience designing custom modular aluminum bodies or similar vehicle structures would be a significant advantage.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will support component design, engineering analysis, drawings, specifications, bills of material, production support, and the integration of new and redesigned components into heavy-duty vehicles.
TOP QUALIFICATIONS
Strong proficiency with SolidWorksFamiliarity with AutoCAD and/or DraftSightExperience designing with aluminum sheet metal, extrusions, and weldmentsCustom modular aluminum body experience is a major plusWHAT YOU'LL
DODesign and develop functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle components.Create and modify mechanical designs using SolidWorks.
Prepare layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Support the design and development of aluminum sheet metal, extrusion, and welded assemblies.
Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support component design.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, manufacturability, and reliability.
Support senior engineers with design plans, calculations, technical documentation, and reporting.
Select parts, components, and materials based on engineering and performance requirements.
Apply established engineering criteria and drawing standards.
Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.
Investigate and resolve engineering and design issues.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and other internal teams.
Prepare technical reports, proposals, quotations, and presentations.
Use analytical and mathematical methods to evaluate system performance and optimize designs.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING
FORBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institutionInternship experience or at least six months of related engineering experienceHands-on CAD design experienceStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to interpret and develop engineering drawingsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teamsSTANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will stand out with:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorks expertiseCustom modular aluminum body design experienceAluminum sheet metal design experienceAluminum extrusion and weldment experienceAutomotive or heavy-duty vehicle engineering experienceKnowledge of vehicle components and mechanical systemsExperience with advanced CAD systemsManufacturing or production-support experience