Mechanical Design Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Company paid benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is partnering with a growing U.S. manufacturer to expand its engineering team in Spring Hill, FL.

This on-site role offers ownership across concept development, prototyping, validation, and production release for precision electromechanical products used in regulated environments. You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable concepts, lead prototype builds and design reviews, and collaborate with machining, quality, and supply chain teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing.
• SolidWorks experience with GD&T and drafting practices.
• DFM, BOM management, prototype dev, production support.
• Hands-on collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine mechanical/electromechanical components for custom products in regulated environments.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable concepts, drawings, and specs.
• Lead prototype builds, design reviews, test planning, and production release.
• Collaborate with machining, assembly, quality, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturability, cost, and performance.
• Maintain CAD models, BOMs, records, and revision-controlled docs.
• Perform analysis on thermal, structural, tolerance, and material choices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Multi-project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

BOM management

DFM

Job description

Location: On site in Spring Hill, FL or Westley Chapel, FL

Our client is a growing U.S. manufacturer expanding its engineering team to support highly regulated products used in mission critical environments. This is a strong opportunity for a hands on engineer who wants broad ownership across concept development, prototyping, validation, manufacturing support, and production release. The role offers direct visibility with leadership, close partnership with operations, and the chance to help shape products that serve medical and aerospace related applications.

This Role Offers

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
• Strong benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement support, and company paid benefits
• A visible, high impact engineering role with meaningful cross functional collaboration
• Exposure to precision electromechanical products in quality driven markets
• Long term growth opportunity within an expanding engineering organization

Focus

• Design and refine mechanical and electromechanical components for custom products used in regulated applications
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable concepts, detailed models, drawings, and product specifications
• Lead prototype builds, design reviews, test planning, and verification activities through production release
• Partner closely with machining, assembly, quality, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturability, cost, and performance
• Create and maintain CAD models, bills of materials, engineering records, and revision controlled documentation
• Perform engineering analysis related to thermal performance, structural behavior, tolerance stack up, and material selection
• Support root cause investigations, product improvements, and risk reduction plans across multiple active projects
• Serve as a technical resource in customer discussions and provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders
• Contribute to product quality, schedule execution, and successful handoff into manufacturing

Skill Set

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5 plus years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong SolidWorks experience and working knowledge of GD&T and drafting best practices
• Background with DFM, BOM management, prototype development, and production support
• Experience collaborating directly with manufacturing teams in a hands on setting
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines with strong communication skills
• Exposure to regulated quality environments such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100 is valued
• Experience with motors, motion control, or other precision electromechanical assemblies is strongly preferred
• Comfort working on site and engaging regularly with production and quality teams

Preferred Background

• Medical device, aerospace, defense, or other high reliability product experience
• Familiarity with thermal analysis, structural analysis, and test validation methods
• Comfort interacting with customers and internal stakeholders on technical matters

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ