Project Mechanical Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze motor and drive hardware, and to create manufacturing-ready models and drawings.

You will lead prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting, and coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and partners on production processes and documentation. You will manage project status, schedule, cost, and corrective actions, while applying GD&T and design-for-manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with at least four years of design and new product development experience.
• Hands-on hardware testing experience and proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T.
• Manufacturing judgment across metal and plastic processes, strong communication, and occasional travel.
• Master's degree preferred and beneficial for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze motor and drive hardware, and lead prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Create manufacturing-ready models and drawings and coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Manage project status, schedule, cost, and corrective actions across programs.
• Collaborate with partners on production processes and necessary documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Design

New Product Development

3D CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Finite Element Analysis

Prototype Building

Instrumentation and Testing

Troubleshooting

Design for Manufacturing

Design for Assembly

Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Technical Communication

Electric Motor Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

FEA software

Job description

Design and analyze motor and drive hardware, create manufacturing-ready models and drawings, and lead prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and partners on production processes and documentation while managing project status, schedule, cost, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related technical field and at least four years of mechanical design and new product development experience; a master's degree is preferred. Candidates should have hands-on hardware testing experience, proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T, manufacturing judgment across metal and plastic processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel occasionally.

Key Skills

• Mechanical Design
• New Product Development
• 3D CAD
• SolidWorks
• GD&T
• Finite Element Analysis
• Hand Calculations
• Prototype Building
• Instrumentation and Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Design for Manufacturing
• Design for Assembly
• Manufacturing Processes
• Project Management
• Technical Communication
• Electric Motor Design