Mechanical Design Engineeer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Hourly Rate: Up to $60/hr depending on experience.

Onsite: Candidate must be willing to be onsite in Sterling Heights 100% of the time. No remote work available.

Job Summary:

Come join our team! We currently have an exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for a Mechanical Engineer with CREO or NX experience and a minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience to work on a Military Vehicle Program. Qualified candidates will have an opportunity to support military ground vehicle projects with design and release responsibilities, mechanical components and subsystems. These responsibilities include the application of engineering principles to generate designs, solve complex problems, and support the build, test and production of various projects. These projects also include the updating of legacy designs to resolve obsolescence issues and enable an efficient manufacturing process. The primary areas of focus for this role include seating, battery enclosures, steering & braking controls, shock/vibration isolation, stowage, lighting, and electro-mechanical actuators, but could include other mechanical systems as needed. Our ideal candidate is also eager to learn, able to tackle challenging projects with minimal supervision, and enthusiastic about their work.

Job Description:

• Developing and integrating components per derived requirements including human factors, safety, environmental, ballistic and mine blast requirements.
• Applying your knowledge regarding the mechanics of materials, material selection, welding, and fabrication principles for mechanical components and complex welded brackets, mounting provisions.
• Directing and coordinating CAD model and drawing development.
• Ensuring analysis is performed as it relates to the design, development, and implementation of components within your area of responsibility.
• Providing support to prototype, production, and sustainment vehicle efforts in addition to technical corrective action formulation, troubleshooting and re-design activities.
• Updating legacy designs to address obsolescence issues and enable efficient manufacturing of complex and robust systems.
• Working with other members of the organization to ensure the product meets requirements.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or other related Electro-Mechanical Engineering field.

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in related roles.
• Knowledge of, and prior experience with, electromechanical systems and components, including actuators, sensors, motors, and control systems.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings and familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrates an understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Solid modeling experience with NX or Creo.
• Practical knowledge of Teamcenter and Vis Mockup.
• Prior involvement in root cause and corrective action activities.
• Must be highly motivated and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.

Note: Must be U.S. Citizen - "Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role."

This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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