Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

• Use Siemens NX CAD to perform advanced 3D modeling, manage large assemblies, and produce detailed engineering drawings that meet functional and quality requirements.
• Drive conceptual, preliminary, and detailed mechanical design activities, including material selection, architecture decisions, and preparation of comprehensive design documentation.
• Define, analyze, document, and manage product and project requirements throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations to assess design approaches, identify risks, estimate costs, and determine implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders to deliver integrated mechanical and system-level solutions.
• Support subsystem integration activities, configuration management processes, and system-level performance validation efforts.
• Develop, execute, and support qualification, integration, production, and verification testing activities to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance.
• Lead technical problem solving and root cause investigations, and implement innovative engineering solutions to resolve complex issues.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a small mechanical engineering team, influencing design direction and promoting engineering best practices.
• Support project planning by contributing to work breakdown structures, effort estimations, risk identification, and schedule management.
• Document engineering decisions, specifications, assumptions, and design rationale to maintain accurate product records and enable future development and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards while promoting safe and responsible engineering practices across the team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer working on complex mechanical systems.
• Significant experience developing complex mechanical systems, modules, or subsystems from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD, including complex 3D modeling, large assemblies, and detailed drawing creation.
• Strong mechanical design engineering skills with a solid understanding of system-level interactions and subsystem integration.
• Experience leading technical design efforts and influencing engineering decisions within project teams.
• Ability to perform feasibility assessments and develop solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments involving multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of product qualification, verification, and validation methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and external stakeholders on technical and integration topics.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills for clear reporting and design justification.
• Ability to balance technical quality, cost, schedule, and delivery objectives in project execution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with system integration activities and configuration management tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and advanced CAD modeling practices.
• Background in supplier management and coordination of engineering deliverables.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods and mitigation strategies in engineering projects.
• Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Exposure to project planning software and tools to support scheduling and resource estimation.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers, contributing to team development and best practices.
• Comfort working with multidisciplinary experts and stakeholders across multiple projects.

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $64.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short an