Mechanical Engineer

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and automated equipment in Durham, NC. The role focuses on innovative, manufacturable designs and close collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout product development.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, strong plastics/Injection molding expertise, and proficiency with SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing plastic and injection molded components.
• Experience developing mechanical assemblies and components for automated equipment or machinery.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal, plastic, and machined components and assemblies for automated systems and equipment.
• Develop detailed 3D models, drawings, and engineering documentation using CAD tools.
• Analyze, test, and refine designs to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop new products and systems.
• Work closely with manufacturing, technicians, suppliers, and engineering teams to support prototype development and production readiness.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for sourcing, inspection, manufacturing and internal engineering use.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement effective engineering solutions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Plastic design

Injection Molding

Automation Equipment

Robotics

Design for Manufacturability

Prototyping

Mechanical Design

3D CAD

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Onsite, Durham, NC

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and automated equipment. This role will focus on creating innovative, manufacturable designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development process. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in plastic and injection molded part design, automation equipment, and mechanical product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal, plastic, and machined components and assemblies for automated systems and equipment.
• Develop detailed 3D models, drawings, and engineering documentation using CAD tools.
• Analyze, test, and refine designs to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop new products and systems.
• Work closely with manufacturing, technicians, suppliers, and engineering teams to support prototype development and production readiness.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for sourcing, inspection, manufacturing, and internal engineering use.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement effective engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing plastic and injection molded components.
• Experience developing mechanical assemblies and components for automated equipment or machinery.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics and automation systems.
• Background working in highly regulated or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with design analysis and product testing methodologies.
• Experience using Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools.Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, and plastics manufacturing.

Key Technical Skills

• Mechanical Design
• Injection Molding
• Plastics Design
• SolidWorks
• Automation Equipment
• Robotics
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Product Development
• Prototyping
• Mechanical Assemblies
• Root Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Documentation

This role is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys designing innovative products, solving complex engineering challenges, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring concepts from design through production.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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