Senior Mechanical Engineer

Green Key Resources; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept through production. The role requires ownership of projects and close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams in a highly technical environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, strong CAD/analysis skills (Creo/SolidWorks, FEA/CFD), GD&T experience, and a background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials.
• Experience designing complex hardware systems and mechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks) and analysis methods (FEA, CFD).
• Strong GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis knowledge.
• DFM and DFA experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development from concept through production.
• Design and analyze mechanical/electromechanical components and assemblies.
• Develop production-ready designs with focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Perform engineering analysis, calculations, simulations, and design validation.
• Use CAD tools to create drawings and documentation.
• Support testing, verification, and validation of new designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, RF, and other engineering teams.
• Address mechanical integration, thermal management, and hardware packaging challenges.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T.
• Support DFM and DFA processes.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

CAD modeling

Engineering analysis

GD&T

DFM/ DFA

Thermal management

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Duration: 6-month contract with potential contract-to-hire opportunity

Experience: 6–10+ years

Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and testing of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional who enjoys owning projects from concept through production and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with mechanical design, CAD modeling, engineering analysis, manufacturing processes, and hardware development within a highly technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development efforts from initial concept through production.
• Design and analyze mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies.
• Develop production-ready designs while considering performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Perform engineering analysis, calculations, simulations, and design validation.
• Utilize CAD tools to create and modify mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation.
• Support testing, verification, and validation activities for new designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, RF, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop solutions for mechanical integration, thermal management, and hardware packaging challenges.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T principles.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) processes.
• Manage project timelines, technical deliverables, and product development milestones.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials.
• Experience designing complex hardware systems and mechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Experience with engineering analysis methods, including FEA and CFD.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing hardware for aerospace, telecommunications, aviation, or other high-reliability industries.
• Experience with electronic board assembly integration, mounting strategies, and thermal management solutions.
• Knowledge of electronics integration at the chip, package, and board levels.
• Experience with environmental and performance testing, including verification and validation processes.
• Familiarity with FAA certification processes, DO-160 standards, or similar regulatory requirements.
• Experience with RF, EMI/EMC considerations in mechanical design.
• Experience supporting high-volume production environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and product lifecycle management.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Fully onsite role in Germantown, MD.
• 6-month contract with potential contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents)
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

If you are a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on complex engineering projects and make an impact from design through production, we would love to connect with you.