Job Title: Design Engineer III
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Design Engineer III opportunity with our client located in Mukilteo, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the mechanical engineering group while leading in all aspects of design.
- Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards.
- Create 2-D mechanical layout drawings and 3-D solid model conceptual drawings.
- Perform required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements.
- Verify calculations and analysis work of peers and junior engineers.
- Lead design efforts on systems and sub-systems.
- Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specifications.
- Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issues.
- Create formal or informal engineering drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection/quality assurance specifications in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications.
- Support manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support internally and externally.
- Support proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities.
- Support bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systems.
- Mentor and serve as a resource for more junior engineers.
Job Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
- Typically possesses 4-7 years of aerospace and/or defense experience.
- Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
- Proven experience in leading design of robust hardware.
- Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.
- Proficient in SolidWorks and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Location: Mukilteo, WA (Onsite)
- Salary Range: $110K-$140K
- Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
About Protingent: Protingent is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm specializing in engineering, technology, and professional talent solutions. We partner with leading companies across aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, medical device, and technology industries.