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Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer III

Apex Systems
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026 CLOSED ON 8/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer III position at Apex Systems?

Job#: 3039540

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Seattle, Washington (Onsite)

Compensation: $46 - $56 hourly

Role Overview

We are seeking an advanced CNC Programmer to support a high-mix prototype and production shop. This role is responsible for delivering complete manufacturing packages, including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files for various machines. The position involves designing fixtures, optimizing processes, and collaborating with the manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop optimized NC code for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn operations.
  • Create detailed setup sheets with tooling, fixturing, and work offset information.
  • Generate simulation files to verify programs before release to production.
  • Design custom fixtures and workholding solutions for complex parts.
  • Optimize workholding strategies for efficiency and part quality.
  • Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for optimal performance.
  • Balance cycle time reduction with tool life and part quality.
  • Work closely with manufacturing engineers and machinists to troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Skills:

  • 8 years of advanced CNC programming experience.
  • Proficiency programming 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.
  • Expert-level workholding and fixture design capabilities.
  • Ability to deliver complete manufacturing packages, including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files.
  • Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in ISO 9001 certified environments.
  • Mastercam programming software experience.
  • ESPRIT programming software experience.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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