Mechanical Engineer
Location: Clearwater, FL
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (13 Weeks)
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support its engineering team during a 13-week contract assignment covering a full-time employee's medical leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with SolidWorks experience and a background in vehicle, heavy equipment, or sheet metal design to contribute to the development of innovative mechanical systems.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- One-hour lunch
- 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
- Create and modify engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and bills of materials.
- Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and design validation.
- Evaluate designs for performance, safety, manufacturability, and reliability.
- Support product development and production by troubleshooting engineering issues.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners.
- Select appropriate materials and components to meet project requirements.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, drawing requirements, and company procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Internship experience or at least six months of related engineering experience.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks.
- Experience using AutoCAD or DraftSight.
- Knowledge of aluminum sheet metal and extrusion weldments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience designing automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy equipment components.
- Experience working with high-level CAD systems.
- Experience designing custom modular aluminum bodies is a significant plus.
Interview Process
- Phone interview with the Hiring Manager
- In-person panel interview
If you're looking for a hands-on engineering opportunity where you can contribute immediately and work on mechanical designs for heavy-duty vehicle applications, we'd love to hear from you.