Mechanical Engineer

Five Star Recruiting and Staffing

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 160,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruiting firm seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX, to lead mechanical design and CAD modeling efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include designing fixtures and collaborating with teams on power distribution and manufacturing. The compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $160,000, depending on experience. This is a contract position ideal for mid-senior level applicants.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Strong CAD proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD.
Experience with fixturing design and cable harness integration.
Solid understanding of mechanical tolerancing and fabrication techniques.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to mechanical and industrial design efforts.
Develop CAD models and generate detailed drawings using CAD software.
Design and implement custom fixtures, brackets, and cable harnesses.
Support assembly and integration with manufacturability considerations.
Collaborate with electrical and systems teams on wiring layout.

Skills

CAD proficiency in SolidWorks

CAD proficiency in Fusion 360

CAD proficiency in AutoCAD

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Five Star Recruiting and Staffing

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a sharp eye for industrial design and a passion for bringing technical concepts to life through CAD modeling and hands-on engineering. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across teams to create reliable, well-designed mechanical solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to mechanical and industrial design efforts for a range of systems and components.
Develop CAD models and generate detailed drawings using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD.
Design and implement custom fixtures, brackets, and cable harnesses.
Support assembly and integration with consideration for manufacturability and serviceability.
Travel up to 10% to support prototyping, production builds, or supplier engagement.
Collaborate with electrical and systems teams on power and data distribution, including basic wiring layout and integration.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong CAD proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and/or AutoCAD.
Experience with fixturing design and cable harness integration.
Solid understanding of mechanical tolerancing and fabrication techniques.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with power and data wiring layout or low-voltage electrical integration.
Exposure to prototyping or small-scale manufacturing environments.

Seniority level