Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Job Description We hire Senior Mechanical Engineers for temporary, part-time, and contract roles. The current position requires an engineer with significant experience with sheet metal enclosures, including welded structures and associated CAD tools and analysis skills. You are an engineer who demonstrates sound, high quality mechanical design engineering work, and loves mechanical engineering and product development. Local candidates only. May lead to a permanent full-time position. What We Offer Engaging, meaningful projects across cutting-edge industries and with great clients Flexible work schedules Career growth mentoring – individual mentorship and guidance from experienced engineering leaders who are invested in your long-term success Competitive compensation aligned with SF Bay Area market rates About the Role As a Senior Mechanical Engineer , you will be a key technical contributor on client projects. Your day-to-day work will vary, ranging from being the sole engineer on a project to being embedded with large, high-performing client teams—on-site or remotely. You will: Own mechanical design workstreams from ideation and prototyping to production Analyze mechanical risks and solve complex design challenges using first principles Apply design-for-manufacturing principles across various fabrication processes Communicate clearly and proactively with clients, team members, and stakeholders Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in engineering, manufacturing, and product Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism Who You Are Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a Product Development work setting Excellent skills in mechanical design, analysis, problem-solving and communication Ability to work remotely and onsite at various locations in the SF Bay Area, as project needs dictate. Ability to work autonomously and manage your time effectively Desire for learning, growth, and development in your career as an engineer Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ASCE 7 and UL compliance for electronics enclosures Experience designing sheet metal enclosures, particularly using SolidWorks Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Strong analytical skills (FEA, FBD, tolerance stackups, thermal analysis, CFD, etc.) Hands-on prototyping and debugging experience Experience across the full product lifecycle—from concept to production Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and creating 2D drawings We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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