Mechanical Engineer (US Citizenship REQUIRED)

Datrose; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

GeoLogics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract role in Maple Grove, MN. The position requires US citizenship and is on a 12+ month contract with a 9/80 schedule and hybrid work. On-site presence is required three days per week, with Tue and Wed mandatory.

Responsibilities include designing and developing mechanical products, performing analyses, creating documentation, and delivering Creo parts and drawings. 4+ years experience and GD&T tolerance analysis proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack analysis.
• Creo modeling and drawing generation experience.
• EPOM/Windchill experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, analyze, design, and develop mechanical products.
• Perform analyses, testing, and evaluation of engineering problems.
• Create and maintain parts and drawings using Creo.
• Provide input to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Develop technical documentation and presentations.
• Maintain customer relationships and safe work practices.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Creo modeling

Mechanical design

Communication skills

CAD tooling

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Mechanical Engineer (US Citizenship REQUIRED) Maple Grove, MN Posted:6/30/2026.

Job Description

Job ID#: 16208

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contractor

Shift: 9/80 work schedule

TITLE: Mechanical Engineer (USCitizenshipREQUIRED)

MAX RATE: $62/hr W2 (no health benefits no paid PTO while on contract – an hour worked is an hour paid)

LOCATION: Hybrid in Maple Grove, MN 55369 (no relocation package). Candidate must work a hybrid work schedule (Minimum of 3 days on site per week in Maple Grove, MN). Tuesday and Wed are mandatory on-site. Monday or Thursday option for 3rd on-site day.

DURATION: 12+ months

SCHEDULE: 9/80 (every other Friday off)

*** No C2C, we can NOT work without side agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099 – US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED ***

DESCRIPTION: Researches, plans, analyzes, designs, and develops mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices.

Performs technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs.

Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.

Develops and writes technical documentation, revises existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations.

May deliver technical presentations related to production support activities.

Create and maintain product parts, assemblies and drawing using PTC Creo Parametric 11 modeling software.

Performs complex engineering design, development, analysis, experimentation, test, and product assurance tasks of limited complexity for range of engineering design and analytical theory, principles, techniques, and practices to a complex portion of a technical project.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with customers.

Acquires and maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines, industry practices, trends, and applications. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety policies and rules.

Provides input to project leaders for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.

SKILLS REQUIRED

We are looking for a degreed engineer with roughly 3 to 8 years of experience. The role will be doing product support on a development program 'assembly' line so I am also looking for someone that can learn and help troubleshoot multiple subsystems during the build process from receiving inspection through final assembly. The product support role requires someone that is conversant in GD&T principals and their application to tolerance stack up analysis.

Must have working knowledge of creating moderately complex solid models and mechanical designs using CAD systems, preferably PTC Pro-E or CREO. Ability to solve moderately complex technical design and development problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working with internal or external shops to manufacture designs.

SKILLS PREFERRED

Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.

Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines.

Experience in military product production environment.

Experience in developing precision assembly tooling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum 4 years work experience in relevant work environment.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Good working knowledge of GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5-2009 or -2018)

Good working knowledge of Tolerance Stack Analysis

2+ years experience with Creo modeling and drawing generation

Experience with EPOM system preferably Windchill.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technical discipline (typically mechanical or aerospace engineering) plus 4 years relevant experience or an M.S. degree and 2 years experience.

Dee Smith Sr. Technical Recruiter [phone] [e-mail]

Rate listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level.

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran