Mechanical Engineer

Collabera; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to research, design, and develop torque and aviation tools from concept to production documentation. You will lead prototypes, pilot builds, testing, and ECN management while coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and quality.

The role emphasizes sustaining engineering for existing products, design validation, and drawing maintenance, with strong CAD and analysis requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and design.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
• Proficient in creating engineering drawings, system specs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design and develop torque and aviation tools from concept to production-ready documentation.
• Lead prototype and pilot builds, test planning and execution, and ECN processing.
• Coordinate product development projects and support manufacturing, QA and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design & drafting

GD&T ASME Y14.5

FEA simulation

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

• Responsible to research, plan, design, and develop torque and aviation tools. The ideal candidate will coordinate projects from start to finish, lead prototype and pilot builds, plan and perform relevant testing, conduct statistical analyses of systems, and generate 3D CAD models and production drawings. Responsibilities also include creating and reviewing detailed drawings, product BOMs, and related materials in the support of release of new product development and sustaining engineering.
• While the main elements of the job center on new product development, there will be significant time spent on sustaining engineering of existing products, problem solving, and quality support. These projects will center on the Snap-on torque and aviation tool businesses. Lastly, this person will design new products from prototypes to production-ready documentation and manage product development projects and subtasks. They will also support production and QA with dimensional analysis, drawing maintenance and support, and creating and managing ECNs.

Some additional responsibilities include:

• Develop technical requirements for system development and product specifications
• Develop designs using engineering standard practices and current 3D CAD/CAE techniques
• Define and develop detailed engineering drawing packages
• Generate, review and approve ECNs for completeness and accuracy while assuring all related documents are revised as required and part dispositions correctly identified
• Manage the fabrication, evaluation, and testing of prototype designs
• Provide support to the manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality departments to resolve in house production problems and supplier issues
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to current design and manufacturing practices
• Create and review engineering reports documenting new designs, product testing, and failure investigation
• Create engineering test plans and reports for product verification and validation. Perform test and analysis tasks

Must Haves:

• 6+ years’ relevant experience in mechanical engineering and design.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials engineering and design (preferably metals and plastics processing), statics/mechanics, mechanisms, testing, instrumentation, and FEA methods
• Knowledge of GD&T principles in the ASME Y14.5 drafting standard.
• Ability to create and understand engineering drawings, system specifications and technical reports
• Strong computer skills using SolidWorks (preferred) solid modeling, FEA simulation (plus) and Product Data Management (PDM) engineering tools as well as office tools for word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, database, project management, and electronic mail applications
• Knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques and machine-shop practices and techniques
• Familiar with CNC machining and plastic injection molding
• New product development experience/ consumer product – design as well as finishing the project from start to finish

Benefits: This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.