Mechanical Engineer

SIMPLY STAFFED; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLY STAFFED is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Development team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role provides mechanical design support, guidance, and hands-on engineering for customized solutions across design, verification, validation, and risk assessment activities.

You will work with product development engineers, management, sales, and manufacturing to deliver new product development projects, perform stress and durability analyses, and contribute to on-site inspections and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3–7 years of experience.
• Experience with product development process and risk mitigation.
• Experience with design analysis including FEA and APQP.
• Simulation experience and use of 3D modeling software.
• Reading and interpreting design requirements with mechanical focus; electrical experience a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests mechanical and electrical products from concept to completion for bespoke customer applications; processes engineering change orders as needed.
• Performs design, modeling, drafting, prototyping, and testing for custom-engineered solutions.
• Supports new product launches and coordinates transitions from R&D to Product Platform; conducts mechanical analyses to ensure compliance.
• Performs stress, durability, and fatigue life analyses; selects materials and manufacturing processes.
• Involved in building, assembling, and testing designs; conducts design validation and verification.
• Identifies project and product risks and supports corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

3D modeling

Simulation

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Job Summary of the Mechanical Engineer:

We are looking to add a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical to the Product Development team. The Mechanical Engineering role will support the Product Platforms and Engineering team by providing detailed Mechanical Engineering support. An individual in this role is expected to provide guidance and direction to other Engineering team members concerning mechanical design, verification, validation, and risk assessment activities. Directly involved in product design for customized solutions, and to support the Product Development Process. Qualified candidates will be results-focused, self-directed, data-driven, and have the ability to adapt easily to the changing needs of the business and our customers. This is a hands‑on position. You will be working with product development engineers, product management, sales, and manufacturing to complete new product development projects.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:

• Designs, develops, and tests mechanical and electrical products from concept to completion for bespoke customer applications. Processes Engineering Change Orders as needed to revise product designs and create custom solutions.
• Carries out all activities related to custom-engineered solution development, including, but not limited to, designing, modeling, drafting, prototyping, and testing.
• Supports new product launch activities and coordinates product line transitions from the Product R+D Team to a Product Platform. Completes mechanical analysis and simulations of new designs to assure compliance prior to testing or manufacturing.
• Completes stress, durability, and fatigue life analysis for mechanical parts and systems. Selects materials and recommends manufacturing processes.
• Actively involved in building, assembling, and testing designs. Performs design validation and verification of products as required to assure products meets specifications.
• Assesses and identifies project and product risks, takes action to reduce risks throughout the course of a development or research project.
• Supports corrective action investigation, analysis, and permanent corrective action implementation.
• Performs on‑site inspections and supports commissioning activities.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 3-7 years of experience.
• Understanding and experience with the product development process and risk mitigation activities, including design, analysis of new product development processes.
• Experience with design analysis – including FEA, APQP functional modeling, and detailed reports.
• Simulation activities experience. Use of 3D modeling software.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting design requirements, a Mechanical focus is a must-have, and any electric, electronic experience is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.