Mechanical Design Engineer in Clearwater

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Clearwater, FL

About the Opportunity

[Confidential] is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support our engineering team in Clearwater, Florida. You will be responsible for designing and developing functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle components while supporting both new product development and existing product enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or DraftSight
• Experience with aluminum sheet metal and extrusion weldments

Qualifications

• Experience designing custom modular aluminum bodies
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive, truck, specialty vehicle, or heavy-equipment systems
• Experience working with advanced CAD systems

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and design tasks in accordance with industry engineering standards and company processes.
• Support senior engineers in preparing plans, designs, calculations, and technical reports.
• Assist with projects of limited complexity and provide engineering support throughout development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners as needed.
• Maintain effective communication regarding technical issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with engineering criteria, drawing standards, and company procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Conduct engineering analyses to support the selection of components, materials, and systems.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and production operations.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve engineering issues reported through verbal and written channels.
• Utilize analytical and mathematical methods to model system performance and optimize designs.