Mechanical Engineer
Contract

Sigma Design has collaborated with an aerospace company seeking an experienced. 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 an contract with an expected duration of 9-12 months. 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: $100k - $135k annually, DOE
• Monday – Friday, flexible hours

Primary Function:
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for driving innovation and applying technical and analytical expertise to solve real-world challenges that benefit customers and end users. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, technically sound solutions across the full product lifecycle, from new product development to sustaining. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, self-motivated individual with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, capable of resolving production and aftermarket issues in a fast-paced environment. Direct customer interaction may be required to gather requirements and address problems effectively.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Participate in and lead cross functional teams to create, release and support state of the art products
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Oversee and participate in product validation and qualification testing
• Manage the design of electromechanical systems to meet customer requirements
• Partner with customers and vendors to resolve technical issues
• Analyze, optimize, build, test and refine new product and sustaining solutions to meet functional, cost, reliability, and manufacturability goals
• Apply your expertise in prototyping, manufacturing processes, materials, post-processes, coatings & finishes
• Create and modify 3D models, component drawings and assembly drawings using PTC CREO and Windchill
• Conduct failure analysis to determine root cause and correct issues
• Manage documentation and maintain configuration control and export compliance in a PLM system
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship for other engineers
• 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 5 years of relevant work experience with electronics packaging
• Experience or interest in Optical Engineering and Lighting preferred
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software, PTC WF4 or CREO is preferred
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, dealing with aerospace or in a highly regulated industry desired
• Experience with DO160 or similar preferred
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
• Background and drug screen - pass a post-offer background verification and drug screen.

Work Environment
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.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer