Mechanical Design Engineer

Averro; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

PTO

Paid holidays

Legal insurance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established industrial equipment manufacturer focused on custom-engineered pressure, thermal, and mechanical systems. The role emphasizes hands-on design, translating specifications into manufacturable solutions, and close collaboration with manufacturing to bring designs to production.

You will own designs from concept through release, work on first-of-kind configurations, and apply FEA and simulations to validate performance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on mechanical design experience with calculations and CAD ownership.
• Ability to translate specifications into manufacturable designs, not just models.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and on the shop floor.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD; FEA experience a plus.
• Experience with pressure, hydraulic/pneumatic, thermal, or industrial mechanical systems preferred.
• Hands-on mindset, curious about hardware, and problem-solving at the component level.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical designs from specification through production release, including calculations and component sizing.
• Translate customer specifications into manufacturable engineering solutions for custom configurations.
• Develop and review drawings, BOMs, and design docs to support fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on the shop floor, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolutions.
• Apply hand calculations, FEA, and simulations to validate designs.”
• Select and specify components; verify performance in final system and resolve issues.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and procurement to support projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

Hand calculations

FEA

Shop floor readiness

Component sizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program, PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an established industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered pressure, thermal, and mechanical systems, which would be a great opportunity for someone with strong hands-on design instincts and a passion for solving tough technical problems looking to further their career in custom product engineering.

• Own mechanical designs from specification through production-ready release — performing calculations, sizing and selecting components, and making technical decisions with full accountability for the outcome.
• Translate customer specifications and requirements into creative, manufacturable engineering solutions, including for first-of-kind and non-standard configurations.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, BOMs, and design documentation to support fabrication and assembly.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team on the shop floor — getting hands-on with builds, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and driving solutions through to resolution.
• Apply engineering analysis tools including hand calculations, FEA, and simulation software to validate designs and work through technical challenges.
• Select and specify components and equipment; validate that selections perform as expected in the final system and lead resolution when they don't.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and procurement to support project execution and customer deliverables.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on mechanical design experience — calculations, component sizing, and CAD ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to take a specification and turn it into something that can be manufactured — not just modeled.
• Comfortable working in and around a manufacturing environment; willing to get on the shop floor and engage with production.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD platform; FEA experience a plus.
• Experience with pressure systems, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, thermal equipment, or industrial mechanical systems preferred.
• Tinkerer mentality — hands-on by nature, curious about how things work, and motivated to solve problems at the hardware level.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with custom or first-of-kind product development where no established design precedent exists.
• ASME code familiarity (Section VIII, B31.3, or related pressure/piping standards).
• Background in industrial equipment, oil and gas, rotating equipment, or thermal/combustion systems.
• Prototyping or fabrication experience — CNC machining, welding, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing.

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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