Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

On Site
$35 - $40 hr
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 5+ mo(s)

Skills

DESIGN
DESIGNINED
DESIGNING
DESIGNED
CAD
SOLIDWORKS
SOLID WORKS
SOLID-WORKS
CREO
ECOS
ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDERS
BILLS OF MATERIALS
BOM
ROOT CAUSE
ROOT
FISHBONE
FMEA
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
PLM
WINDCHILL
ARENA

Job Details

Payrate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines, ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Support Existing Products:
  • Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in current production and products in the field.
  • Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Design Improvements:
  • Recommend and implement design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Conduct tolerance stack-ups and design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis.
  • Change Management:
  • Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  • Maintain and update product documentation including drawings, BOMs, and CAD models.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer service teams to address technical issues.
  • Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Testing & Validation:
  • Develop and execute test protocols for component and system validation.
  • Evaluate returned product failures and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.
  • Supplier Support:
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve mechanical part issues and improve part quality.
  • Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.
  • Compliance & Standards:
  • Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
  • Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).
  • Project Participation:
  • Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
  • Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, or sustaining engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems or products involving moving parts.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
  • Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.

Desired Skills:
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting or designing printers, copiers, or other electromechanical office equipment.
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and injection-molded plastic parts.
  • Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with lab testing, fixture design, or thermal and vibration testing.
  • Background in cost reduction, reliability improvement, or vendor quality improvement projects.
  • Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $35.00 - $40.00 /hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.

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