Mechanical Engineer I or II

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering • Pinellas Park, FL

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About The Position

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering (CME) is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer I or II to support the design, development, testing, and production of mechanical and electro-mechanical products for aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy applications. This hands-on position involves solving design problems and working across disciplines to move products from concept through manufacturing.

The engineer will contribute to mechanical and electro-mechanical design, create and maintain CAD models and engineering documentation, support prototype builds and testing, troubleshoot product issues, and collaborate with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers. The role may also support environmental and qualification testing, including applicable MIL-STD requirements.

CME describes an opportunity to work on real hardware across design, simulation, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing, and production, with increasing technical responsibility. The company operates in the Tampa Bay area and supports aerospace, defense, space, industrial, and energy markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or another related field.
• At least 1 year of related experience in mechanical design of electronic and electrical products, components, subassemblies, and finished goods.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerancing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working hands-on with prototypes, test hardware, and manufacturing teams.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with GD&T, DFM/DFA, machining, sheet metal, welding, thermal or structural analysis, MIL-STD testing, or electro-mechanical packaging.
• Familiarity with accelerated life testing.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical packaging and ruggedized electronics packaging.
• Familiarity with cable, connector, and wiring integration.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint.
• Supplier and supply chain technical support experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts, assemblies, enclosures, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Create and update 3D models, drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation.
• Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles, GD&T, materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing principles.
• Support prototype builds, testing, qualification, and production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical issues and help identify root causes.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Research components, materials, and design alternatives.
• Support engineering changes, configuration control, and technical documentation.
• Assist with environmental and qualification testing, including applicable MIL-STD requirements.

Benefits

• A schedule that includes a 4-day workweek most weeks.
• Opportunity to gain experience across design, simulation, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing, and production.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers and cross-functional technical teams.
• Opportunity to develop broad engineering capabilities and take on increasing technical responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level