Mechanical R&D Engineer: From Concept to Production

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEG Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Mechanical R&D Engineer in Missouri to take products from concept through production for demanding industrial and automotive applications.

You will design, analyze, test, and validate components and assemblies, create test fixtures, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver reliable products.

Travel to facilities and customer sites is <10%. Proficiency with Creo is preferred, and 5+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Strong experience designing mechanical components and assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate new mechanical products from concept through production.
• Create innovative mechanical components and assemblies using sound engineering principles.
• Perform design analysis, testing, and product validation to ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop test fixtures and specialized equipment to evaluate product designs.
• Design components including: sheet metal, weldments, machined components, castings, plastic parts, mechanical assemblies, sensor-integrated components.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods to optimize product performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Lead smaller engineering projects while supporting larger development initiatives.
• Occasionally travel to manufacturing facilities and customer sites (<10%).

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical design

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Creo

Job description

PEG Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Mechanical R&D Engineer in Missouri to take products from concept through production for demanding industrial and automotive applications.

You will design, analyze, test, and validate components and assemblies, create test fixtures, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver reliable products.

Travel to facilities and customer sites is <10%. Proficiency with Creo is preferred, and 5+ years of experience is required.