Mechanical Engineer II
Contract
Greater Cleveland, OH
$73,000 - $93,000 annually
Mechanical Engineer II Overview
This role is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and technical support of AC and DC air-cooled and oil-cooled rotating machinery. The engineer will support the full product lifecycle, including proposals, development, testing, and production. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable designs while meeting customer specifications and project timelines.
Mechanical Engineer II Responsibilities
- Design components and assemblies for rotating machinery to meet performance and customer requirements
- Develop CAD 3D models and 2D drawings, including tolerance stack-ups, bearing load, and pre-load calculations\
- Ensure designs meet internal engineering standards and industry requirements, including GD&T and design for manufacturability
- Participate in technical reviews (design, manufacturing, testing) and provide recommendations to resolve issues and mitigate risk
- Adhere to project budgets and timelines while supporting engineering deliverables
Review customer specifications and assist with proposals, cost estimates, test procedures, and technical documentation
- Support development of BOMs, schedules, and engineering reports
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues for both new product development and existing products
- Communicate project status, risks, and challenges clearly with internal teams and leadership
- Assist with testing and validation of new and legacy products
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and engineering processes
- Travel occasionally (approximately once per quarter), including potential domestic and international travel
- Support off-hours work as needed during peak project timelines
Mechanical Engineer II Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within a product design and manufacturing environment
- Experience with rotating machinery design (motors, generators, or similar systems)
Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
- Experience with CAD tools for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Familiarity with basic measurement tools and equipment
Mechanical Engineer II Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with bearing system design
- Knowledge of wound components and rotor dynamics
- Experience with oil and air cooling systems
- Familiarity with industry standards such as DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761
- Experience with CATIA or similar advanced CAD platforms
Mechanical Engineer II Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based with time spent in lab or production environments depending on project phase
- May require use of PPE in certain areas
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands for extended periods
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
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