Amtec Staffing
Base Pay Range
$60.00/hr - $67.00/hr
Position Title
Senior Design Specialist / Sr Mechanical Designer
Location
San Jose, CA
Pay Rate
$60-$67 per hour
Position Description
CREO experience is a MUST for this role. The Sr. Mechanical Designer will support various program initiatives and be responsible for creating innovative and practical mechanical and electro-mechanical concepts and designs for components, assemblies, tools, and products of varying complexity.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with engineering, vendors, manufacturing, quality, and customers to define and meet design specifications.
- Ensure designs are free of layout and process defects.
- Apply Computer-Aided Design (CAD) methodologies, theories, and techniques.
- Review engineering documents for compliance with military and engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and dimensional accuracy.
- Provide expert technical consultation across the division and to customer stakeholders.
- Develop highly innovative design concepts for both new product development and existing product enhancements.
- Prepare detailed design layouts, schematics, and sketches, including test plans and specifications.
- Produce drawing packages in accordance with military or ASME standards.
- Check completed design documentation (layouts, test plans, procedures, change history) for clarity, completeness, and conformance to all applicable standards.
- Coordinate with systems engineers to ensure all designs meet contractual requirements.
- Evaluate manufacturability and integration viability of designs, including tolerance, fit, finish, materials, and engineering specifications.
Note
Position is onsite only. Remote work is not available for this role.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in tolerance analysis and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Advanced CAD skills, including 3D modeling and file manipulation.
- In-depth knowledge of military drawings and specifications, including MILSPEC and MIL-STD.
- Strong understanding of production methods and human factors.
- Comprehensive understanding of product design from component to system level.
- Experience with Creo 9 CAD software is required.
- Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) is a strong plus.
Experience Required
- Minimum 9 years of design/drafting experience using Pro-E/Creo CAD systems.
Education Required
- Associate Degree with an emphasis in engineering drafting/design, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum of 9 years of total drafting and design experience, including 5 years in advanced design concepts and applications.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)