Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an early-career Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and improvement of mechanical and electromechanical products and components. This individual will work alongside engineering and cross-functional teams to develop designs, create and modify drawings, evaluate materials, conduct testing, analyze results, and help move products from concept through manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and modify mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Create and update engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support new product development and improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing methods, cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Conduct engineering testing and analyze results to identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot product or design issues and recommend solutions.
• Support design reviews and engineering change activities.
• Work with manufacturing and other engineering teams to ensure designs can be produced effectively.
• Prepare technical reports, test documentation, procedures, and design recommendations.
• Apply standard engineering principles and Lean product development practices.
• Participate in cross-functional product development and engineering projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Inventor, or similar.
• Ability to read and create engineering drawings.
• Understanding of basic mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Entry-level to approximately 2 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Experience with product testing, prototyping, or design validation preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T and Design for Manufacturability is a plus.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a cross-functional engineering team.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office settings and manufacturing floors. The role requires hands-on work with mechanical components, including making or updating CAD drawings, testing parts and materials, troubleshooting, and working with manufacturing and product engineering teams to get designs into production. Employees should be comfortable working with their hands and applying engineering principles from design to manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

• This is a Contract position.
• Based out of Newberg, OR.
• Fully onsite position in Newberg, OR.