Lead design, development, analysis, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems for aerospace products. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, perform advanced stress/thermal/fatigue analyses, manage system architecture and trade studies, oversee validation/qualification testing, create 3D models and drawings (CREO preferred), run root cause investigations, maintain PLM documentation, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
(Contract -to - Hire)
(Contract -to - Hire)
Sigma Design has collaborated with an aerospace company seeking an experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their facility in Everett, WA. This company designs human-machine interface products, offering balanced lighting solutions for cockpit needs. This position is a contract to hire position. This role is In-Office
While on contract you are eligible for:
- Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays
- Quarterly bonus program
- Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Salary: $137k - $197k annually
- Monday – Friday, flexible hours
Primary Function:
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, analysis, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems. This role serves as a technical leader, driving innovative engineering solutions from concept through production while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in mechanical system architecture, advanced engineering analysis, and product development within highly regulated industries. This individual is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and provides technical mentorship to engineering teams.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems and products.
- Serve as a technical leader on multidisciplinary engineering projects, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.
- Participate in and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
- Perform and review advanced engineering analyses including stress, thermal, fatigue, and structural assessments to support product performance and reliability.
- Manage product architecture, system design decisions, and technical trade studies to meet customer, cost, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
- Oversee product validation and qualification testing, ensuring compliance with applicable industry and customer requirements.
- Collaborate directly with customers and suppliers to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and support project execution.
- Create and modify 3D models, component drawings, and assembly drawings using CAD software (CREO preferred).
- Conduct root cause investigations and failure analyses to identify corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage engineering documentation, configuration control, and product lifecycle data within PLM systems.
- Support project planning, scheduling, scope management, and execution to ensure successful delivery of engineering programs.
- Apply expertise in manufacturing processes, materials selection, prototyping, coatings, finishes, and design for manufacturability principles.
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
- Minimum of 15+ years of electro-mechanical design and architecture experience
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience at a Senior, Staff, Principal, or equivalent engineering level.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas required; experience in multiple areas strongly preferred:
- Stress, thermal, and/or fatigue analysis
- Aerospace regulations and qualification standards (DO-160 preferred)
- Optical engineering and lighting systems
- Program and project management
- Electronics packaging
- Solid modeling and CAD experience required; CREO preferred.
- Experience working directly with customers and/or suppliers to resolve technical issues and support product development efforts.
- Experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.
- ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
- Pass a post-offer background verification and drug screen.
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Sigma Design Kirkland, Washington, USA Office
12903 NE 126th Pl, Kirkland, WA, United States, 98034
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