Mechanical Design Engineer
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$43-$43/hour
Job Description
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Location: Clearwater, FL | OnsitePay Rate: $42.85/hourContract: 13 Weeks | Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PMIndustry: Heavy Vehicle / Manufacturing Engineering
Put Your Mechanical Design Skills to Work
Our 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 SolidWorks
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or DraftSight
- Experience designing with aluminum sheet metal, extrusions, and weldments
- Custom modular aluminum body experience is a major plus
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design 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 FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
- Internship experience or at least six months of related engineering experience
- Hands-on CAD design experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will stand out with:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- SolidWorks expertise
- Custom modular aluminum body design experience
- Aluminum sheet metal design experience
- Aluminum extrusion and weldment experience
- Automotive or heavy-duty vehicle engineering experience
- Knowledge of vehicle components and mechanical systems
- Experience with advanced CAD systems
- Manufacturing or production-support experience
POSITION DETAILS
This is a 13-week, full-time contract assignment located onsite in Clearwater, Florida.
Pay Rate: $42.85/hourSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, including a one-hour lunchHours: 40 hours per weekWork Arrangement: 100% onsite
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Phone screen with the hiring manager
- In-person panel interview
If you're a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys turning designs into real-world manufactured components and have experience with SolidWorks, aluminum fabrication, sheet metal, or heavy vehicle systems, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for this $42.85/hour Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity in Clearwater, Florida.
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