Mechanical Design Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 129,494,000 - 150,158,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month 100% onsite contract in Waltham, MA. The role focuses on hands-on product development, prototyping, and supporting customer-facing demonstrations with close collaboration to senior engineering leadership.

Preferred candidates have medical device experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proven ability to manage demo kits and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of mechanical engineering, product design, or design engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong hands-on aptitude for building and testing assemblies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain commercial demonstration kits with the Principal Design Engineer.
• Support design, fabrication, testing, and refinement of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ensure demo kits are functional, organized and ready for rapid deployment to commercial teams.
• Coordinate packing, inventory management, and shipment preparation of demonstration equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements for reliability and usability.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, assembly instructions, and BOMs.
• Assist with prototyping, validation testing, and product development activities as needed.
• Manage inventory of demo components and supplies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: 100% ONSITE - Waltham MA (02451)

Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY will be considered)

Pay Rate: $45 - $53/hour

Duration: 6 months( contract extension potential & Internal hire expectations based on performance and business needs)

Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without current transfer or future sponsorship requirements.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer for a full-time, 6-month contract assignment with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role. This position is ideal for an engineer with 2-3 years of mechanical design experience who enjoys hands-on product development, prototyping, and supporting customer-facing demonstrations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in product development, medical devices, and commercial product support while working closely with senior engineering leadership.

The successful candidate will partner closely with a Principal Design Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize commercial demo kits used by our Sales and Commercial teams. This individual will ensure demonstration systems are assembled, tested, organized, and ready for shipment at all times, while also contributing to mechanical design and engineering activities.

Preferred

• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience supporting prototypes, demonstration systems, or low-volume assemblies.
• Familiarity with design controls, documentation, and regulated product development environments.
• Experience with inventory management and logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Design Engineer to assemble and maintain commercial demonstration kits.
• Support the design, fabrication, testing, and refinement of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ensure demo kits are fully functional, properly organized, and available for rapid deployment to commercial teams.
• Coordinate packing, inventory management, and shipment preparation of demonstration equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements to enhance demo reliability and usability.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, assembly instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Assist with prototyping, validation testing, and product development activities as needed.
• Manage inventory of demo components, replacement parts, and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace for demo kit assembly and storage.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, and Commercial teams to support product demonstrations and customer engagements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 2-3 years of mechanical engineering, product design, or design engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience building and testing assemblies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without current transfer or future sponsorship requirements. - No C2C or third-party candidates.

*** Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs. ***