Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our team in the design and manufacturing of customized containers intended for use as a Hub/Workshop. The role involves participating in design, drafting, detailing, and finite element analysis (FEA) for design parts. The position demands a proactive individual ready to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

+ Plan, conceptualize, and produce mechanical and structural designs for new and existing containers using 3D CAD Software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.

+ Develop complete drawing packages, including layouts, detailed part drawings, assemblies, and installation instructions.

+ Independently detail and draft mechanical parts and large structural weldments, ensuring all designs are production-ready.

+ Design and size mechanical and structural connections, including bolts, pins, and welds, specifying sizes, bolt patterns, and weld configurations based on load requirements, strength, and fatigue analysis.

+ Conduct and review structural analysis using hand calculations and/or finite element analysis (FEA).

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet production standards and integration requirements.

Essential Skills

+ 3-6 years of hands-on experience with drafting and designing production-ready mechanical drawings.

+ Experience in developing detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for manufacturing environments.

+ Full-lifecycle design experience using Autodesk Inventor for new and existing products, from planning to production.

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Experience with static analysis for FEA of design parts for systems.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with weld symbols (AWS D14.1/D1.1).

+ Knowledge of manufacturing welding procedures.

Work Environment

Work is conducted 100% in the office, emphasizing on-site collaboration between engineers. You will be part of a team of three engineers and will help lead some of the designs once incorporated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mc Lean, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mc Lean,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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