Mechanical Engineer I or II
About The Position
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering (CME) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I or II to support the design, development, testing, and production of mechanical and electro-mechanical products used in aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy applications. This hands-on early-career role is suited to an engineer who enjoys solving design problems, collaborating across disciplines, and guiding products from concept through manufacturing. The engineer will design mechanical parts, assemblies, enclosures, and electro-mechanical systems; create and maintain 3D models, drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation; and apply manufacturing, materials, tolerancing, GD&T, and DFM/DFA principles. The role supports prototype builds, testing, qualification, production, troubleshooting, engineering changes, configuration control, and technical documentation. It also involves collaboration with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers, as well as research into components, materials, and design alternatives. Environmental and qualification testing may include applicable MIL-STD requirements. CME describes an environment where engineers work with real hardware and mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, gain experience across design, simulation, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing, and production, and work with experienced engineers and cross-functional technical teams. The position offers opportunities to develop broad engineering capabilities and take on increasing technical responsibility. Most weeks include a four-day workweek. The position is based in the Tampa Bay area. Access to export-controlled goods, technology, or technical data may be required, in which case applicants must meet applicable U.S. Person requirements.
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.
- Experience with GD&T, DFM/DFA, machining, sheet metal, welding, thermal or structural analysis, MIL-STD testing, or electro-mechanical packaging.
- Knowledge or experience in accelerated life testing.
- Knowledge or experience in electro-mechanical packaging.
- Knowledge or experience in ruggedized electronics packaging.
- Knowledge or experience in cable, connector, and wiring integration.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint.
- Supplier and supply chain technical support experience.
- Knowledge of 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 DFM/DFA, 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.
- Work 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 four-day workweek most weeks.
- Opportunities to work on real hardware and mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
- Experience across design, simulation, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing, and production.
- Opportunities to develop broad engineering capabilities and take on increasing technical responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
