Hands-on Mechanical Engineer – Armor Production

City of Lincoln; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of armor-related manufacturing processes and equipment in a hands-on production environment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, testing, CAD-driven design, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations to ensure uptime and performance.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree, be comfortable in a shop setting, and possess strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Basic experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing and shop environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and a desire to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and self-motivated.
• Basic familiarity with machine shop tools, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes used in armor production.
• Assist in designing, modifying, and implementing manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues alongside technicians, supervisors, and operators.
• Support equipment uptime by assisting with maintenance coordination, repairs, and process documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design and process decisions.
• Create, review, and update technical drawings, layouts, and specifications using CAD software.
• Generate working prototypes for ballistic testing, human factors evaluation, and customer demonstrations.
• Assist with evaluation of materials, mechanical systems, and components used in armor manufacturing.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for validating new designs, processes, and equipment.
• Support ballistic testing and data collection efforts.
• Document test results and assist in analyzing performance trends.
• Support engineering projects by assisting with task tracking, timelines, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations.
• Work with vendors and contractors as needed to support equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and summaries by collecting and analyzing data.
• Respond to technical questions from manufacturing, quality, and leadership.
• Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe shop environment.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Hands-on mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

City of Lincoln in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of armor-related manufacturing processes and equipment in a hands-on production environment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, testing, CAD-driven design, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations to ensure uptime and performance.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree, be comfortable in a shop setting, and possess strong analytical and