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Mechanical Design Engineer

Advantage Technical
Sterling, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026

As a member of the functional engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will perform concept modeling, engineering and design support for the development, delivery, and sustainment of sub-systems and components.


Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%.


Responsibilities:

  • Developing detailed hardware concepts using CAD modeling tools and ensuring developed concepts meet all technical requirements.
  • Operating within cross-functional teams supporting program deliverables related to technical requirements, cost and schedule.
  • Collaborating with engineering peers within the project team to ensure developed concepts support a balanced system level approach that achieves the necessary performance requirements.
  • Collaborating with drafting personnel in maturing design concepts to a production-ready state.
  • Overseeing the release of hardware models and prints in accordance with ASME Y14.100
  • Supporting the manufacturing organization in the fabrication and integration of developed hardware onto prototype and/or production platforms.
  • Supporting, when required, testing and verification of developed hardware.
  • Leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis to resolve identified technical issues with prototype and/or production hardware.


Minimum Qualifications / What You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Experience in a design engineering role.
  • Capability to produce 3D CAD models using NX and/or Creo.
  • Experience assigning and interpreting GD&T.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities if needed.


Desired Experience:

  • Engineering experience within the defense or aerospace industries is advantageous.
  • Experience with Teamcenter as a PLM tool.
  • Active DoD security clearance is highly preferred.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is preferred.

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