Mechanical Designer

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mechanical Designer

HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Tucson Arizona orRochester NY (Onsite/ or Remote)
Position Type:Contract to Hire
Hourly / Salary:BOE
Residency Status:US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Designer to support the design prototyping and manufacturing of precision mechanical systems. This role combines 3D CAD modeling opto-mechanical assembly design vendor collaboration and prototype testing in a fast-paced interdisciplinary engineering environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a lab and shop setting enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges and has a strong foundation in design for manufacturing and mechanical documentation.

Essential Functions

Design and detail mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software.
Develop detailed engineering drawings with appropriate tolerancing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
Interface with machine shops and fabrication vendors to source precision mechanical components and support vendor management activities.
Assemble and test mechanical system prototypes performing hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Develop document and update manufacturing work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Partner with manufacturing and production teams to resolve technical issues improve process efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on mechanical design experience.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling tools (such as SolidWorks or similar parametric CAD platforms).
Understanding of materials science fundamentals and manufacturing processes (machining fabrication assembly methods).
Experience working in cross-functional or interdisciplinary engineering teams.
Comfortable in a hands-on engineering environment including use of shop tools lab equipment and mechanical test setups.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration.
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Opto-Mechanical Engineering.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software including advanced part and assembly modeling.
Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience designing building and testing opto-mechanical systems.
Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
Basic familiarity with optical metrology techniques including interferometry and related precision measurement methods.

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Mechanical DesignerHIGHLIGHTSLocation: Tucson Arizona orRochester NY (Onsite/ or Remote)Position Type:Contract to HireHourly / Salary:BOEResidency Status:US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLYPosition OverviewOur client is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Designer to support the design prototyping and m...