Mechanical Design Engineer

Thunderbird LLC•New Albany, MS

8d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer designs, develops and test mechanical systems and components, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Expertise in CAD, CAM, and 3D modeling software, along with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing technologies.
Ability to apply physics, mechanics, and mathematics to solve complex design challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, engineers, and production teams.
Capacity to develop efficient, functional, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to establish trust, credibility, and rapport at all levels of the organization; seen as humble, direct, and authentic while possessing professional presence.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and refine mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for various industries such as automotive, defense and commercial.
Develop prototypes, conduct simulations, and perform experiments to validate designs and ensure performance, safety, and reliability.
Work closely with clients, engineers, and manufacturing teams to meet project specifications and resolve technical challenges.
Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications, and reports, including design iterations and test results.
Provide installation guidance, support product lifecycle management (PLM), and ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulations.
Assist with new product manufacturing processes, product drawings, inspection control plans, 1st article submission, process capability analysis.
Drive and manage Kaizen events.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw rapid conclusions.
Ability to interpret mathematical and graphical data.
Work with abstract and variables to draw conclusions.
Ability to handle multiple variables at once to aid in problem solving.