Mechanical Engineer
Valknut•Ogden, UT
About The Position
As a Contract Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end mechanical system design, from concept through to production-ready documentation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements while remaining cost-effective and manufacturable. Your work will be critical in driving timely project delivery and maintaining the organisation’s reputation for technical excellence.
Requirements
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on mechanical system design for industrial or product-based applications.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD for 3D modelling, assemblies, and detailed drawing creation.
- Strong background in materials selection and metallurgy, including understanding of material properties, treatments, and failure modes.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forming, and assembly methods.
- Demonstrated capability in DFM, including designing parts and assemblies that are efficient and cost-effective to manufacture.
- Working knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer, including practical application to real-world mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards relevant to mechanical design and product development, with a track record of compliant designs.
- Ability to operate effectively in a contract environment, managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or other simulation tools for stress, vibration, or thermal analysis.
- Background in reliability engineering, failure analysis, or root cause investigation.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies as they relate to design.
- Experience working within ISO or other formal quality management systems.
- Strong documentation and configuration management practices using PDM/PLM tools.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required.
- Additional certifications or formal training in SolidWorks, CAD, or advanced mechanical design are considered an advantage.
- Ongoing professional development in materials, manufacturing, or thermal analysis is viewed favourably.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings in SolidWorks and related CAD tools for mechanical components and assemblies.
- Perform mechanical system design, including sizing, selection, and integration of components to meet functional, performance, and reliability targets.
- Apply materials selection and metallurgy principles to optimise strength, durability, weight, and cost for specific operating environments.
- Conduct thermodynamics and heat transfer analyses to manage thermal loads, cooling strategies, and temperature-dependent performance.
- Design for manufacturability (DFM), translating concepts into designs suitable for machining, casting, forming, and other manufacturing processes.
- Create and maintain complete engineering documentation, including BOMs, specifications, and tolerance analyses to support production.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve design issues and support prototype builds and design validation.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulatory, industry, and safety standards throughout the development lifecycle.
