Mechanical Design Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Company paid benefits

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer in Florida to join a growing manufacturing team. The role covers concept development, prototyping, validation, and production release in highly regulated environments.

You will own designs from concept through tooling, collaborating with operations, quality, and supply chain to improve manufacturability and performance. Strong SolidWorks and GD&T skills are essential, with experience in ISO 9001/13485-like environments valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SolidWorks expertise and GD&T knowledge.
• DFM and BOM management experience.
• Hands-on collaboration with manufacturing teams.
• Experience in ISO 9001/13485/AS9100 environments valued.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Drafting

DFM

BOM management

Prototype dev

Production support

Manufacturing collab

Multi-project mgmt

Strong communication

Regulated quality

Motors/Motion

Education

BSc Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: On site in Spring Hill, FL or Wesley 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