Sterling Engineering
Job Description
Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Henrico, VA
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Unlimited PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life insurance, Matching 401k, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.
Pay: $115,000-$125,000+ 15% bonus
Job Summary:
• We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer that will work closely with sales, project managers, procurement, production, quality assurance and other engineers, and analyze feedback from customers to produce or modify product designs.
Job Duties:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements for new or existing products and mechanical systems.
• Work closely with engineers and CAD designers on various engineering projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the mechanical design team.
• Develop concepts and ensure designs align with client needs and engineering standards.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of processes and standards for mechanical design deliverables.
• Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD Inventor and SolidWorks to create detailed drawings that meet client specifications.
• Design mechanical systems in compliance with regulations, industry standards, client requirements, and company guidelines.
• Focus on manufacturability and assembly efficiency while ensuring electrical system reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results for performance validation.
• Deliver project documentation and design materials to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support throughout the manufacturing and construction process to ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during manufacturing, recommending effective solutions.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence when interacting with clients and executive-level decision-makers.
• Oversee change control processes to manage design modifications effectively.
• May require occasional travel or availability outside of normal business hours.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering which has been approved by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET).
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, UL 67 Panelboards, UL 857 Busway, UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 62368/60950 Information Technology Equipment, as applicable is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of electrical power distribution systems is preferred.
• Experience with programs like Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor & Vault as well as MS Office applications.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Henrico, VA
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Unlimited PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life insurance, Matching 401k, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.
Pay: $115,000-$125,000+ 15% bonus
Job Summary:
• We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer that will work closely with sales, project managers, procurement, production, quality assurance and other engineers, and analyze feedback from customers to produce or modify product designs.
Job Duties:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements for new or existing products and mechanical systems.
• Work closely with engineers and CAD designers on various engineering projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the mechanical design team.
• Develop concepts and ensure designs align with client needs and engineering standards.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of processes and standards for mechanical design deliverables.
• Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD Inventor and SolidWorks to create detailed drawings that meet client specifications.
• Design mechanical systems in compliance with regulations, industry standards, client requirements, and company guidelines.
• Focus on manufacturability and assembly efficiency while ensuring electrical system reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results for performance validation.
• Deliver project documentation and design materials to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support throughout the manufacturing and construction process to ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during manufacturing, recommending effective solutions.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence when interacting with clients and executive-level decision-makers.
• Oversee change control processes to manage design modifications effectively.
• May require occasional travel or availability outside of normal business hours.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering which has been approved by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET).
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, UL 67 Panelboards, UL 857 Busway, UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 62368/60950 Information Technology Equipment, as applicable is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of electrical power distribution systems is preferred.
• Experience with programs like Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor & Vault as well as MS Office applications.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
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As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.