Mechanical Engineer

We Recruit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages, from research to final installation. The ideal candidate will perform full lifecycle product development, design systems, and conduct experiments. Required skills include experience with PLM, FEA, CFD, and a solid understanding of engineering principles. A BSc degree in Engineering is necessary. The position is based in Washington, DC and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), FEA, and CFD.
• Hands-on experience with CAM and CAE.
• Familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development.
• Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements.
• Conduct experiments methodically and analyze data.

Skills

Product lifecycle management (PLM)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Computer-aided engineering (CAM)

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAE)

2D/3D engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD)

Engineering analysis tools (ANSYS)

Mathematical computing tools (Matlab)

Creativity

Analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Education

BSc degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ProE

ANSYS

LabView

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and fabricate mechanical components of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
• Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyse data and interpret results
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Evaluate final products overall performance, reliability and safety
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
• Estimate budget and scope of project
• Solicit observations from operators
• Prepare product reports and documentation
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

Requirements and skills

• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE)
• Familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other)
• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc)
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Technical writing skills
• BSc degree in Engineering

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We Recruit encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.