Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Catalina Associates is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a contract role designing and developing mechanical hardware from concept through release. The role includes creating and maintaining SolidWorks designs and engineering drawings, preparing manufacturing documentation, supporting design reviews and configuration control, and improving designs for performance, manufacturability, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical hardware from concept through release
• You will use SolidWorks to create components, assemblies, sheet metal parts, and detailed drawings, working with engineers across disciplines to meet system requirements and program objectives
• You will maintain engineering drawings and support their approval through the Configuration Control Board (CCB), prepare accurate manufacturing and assembly documentation, and participate in design reviews
• The role requires incorporating feedback to improve performance, manufacturability, and quality while delivering accurate designs on aggressive development schedules
• Concentration on cleaning up engineering artifacts (converting redline items to blackline) with minimal direction and oversight

Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• At least five years of experience in mechanical design or product development
• Hands-on experience using SolidWorks for part design and drawing creation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of core engineering principles
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively across engineering disciplines
• Concentration on cleaning up engineering artifacts (converting redline items to blackline) with minimal direction and oversight
• Attention to detail, with a focus on design quality and accuracy
• Hands-on machining experience and knowledge of common manufacturing processes
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Familiarity with transitioning designs from development to production
• Experience working in fast-paced, iterative development environments

Benefits

• Remote, with potential travel to Tucson, Arizona, for integration and field testing.

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