Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Evanston)
Piper Maddox is looking for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Evanston) in Evanston, WY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3890374110 is live since 2026-10-15 04:31:27.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Perm | On-Site | Evanston, WY About the Company: Our client is a research and development company specializing in advanced, ruggedized power generation systems. They are under contract with a U.S. government agency to develop and test a prototype of a small-scale, mobile, sub-100kWe electrical generator built on next-generation energy technology. Position Overview: This role offers hands-on leadership experience, working alongside experienced professionals on real-world engineering projects. The Mechanical Engineer III will manage ongoing initiatives, direct technical and analytical work, supervise the mechanical engineering team, and foster a collaborative environment between peers and direct reports. This position plays a key role in driving technical development and keeping project milestones on track. Key Responsibilities: Lead teams through design, fabrication, analysis, and testing of systems and components Integrate mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies Independently manage projects as directed by the CTO Review and create standards for technical drawings, component/assembly models, reports, and documentation Coordinate resources across teams to complete mechanical and electro-mechanical designs Supervise iterative manufacturing and lead design reviews Specify, collect, and analyze data to support robust design, product refinement, and process improvement Utilize engineering tools (CAD, CFD, structural analysis, CAM, rapid prototyping, project management software) to ensure designs meet requirements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product and process development Actively participate in cross-functional design and manufacturing functions Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (10 years experience) or Master's degree (8 years experience) Previous team leadership experience managing concurrent projects Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written) Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran, MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.), machining tools (Autodesk, FeatureCAM, etc.), and modeling/simulation software (Flownex, etc.) Hands-on engineering experience (welding, manual/CNC machining, 3D printing in plastic and metal, programming, etc.) Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, documentation controls, and tolerance stackup analysis for thermal expansion compensation Proven ability to lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to optimize components, electronics, and equipment for best-value manufacturing Compensation and Benefits: Strong Base Salary PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, all federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Perm | On-Site | Evanston, WY About the Company: Our client is a research and development company specializing in advanced, ruggedized power generation systems. They are under contract with a U.S. government agency to develop and test a prototype of a small-scale, mobile, sub-100kWe electrical generator built on next-generation energy technology. Position Overview: This role offers hands-on leadership experience, working alongside experienced professionals on real-world engineering projects. The Mechanical Engineer III will manage ongoing initiatives, direct technical and analytical work, supervise the mechanical engineering team, and foster a collaborative environment between peers and direct reports. This position plays a key role in driving technical development and keeping project milestones on track. Key Responsibilities: Lead teams through design, fabrication, analysis, and testing of systems and components Integrate mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies Independently manage projects as directed by the CTO Review and create standards for technical drawings, component/assembly models, reports, and documentation Coordinate resources across teams to complete mechanical and electro-mechanical designs Supervise iterative manufacturing and lead design reviews Specify, collect, and analyze data to support robust design, product refinement, and process improvement Utilize engineering tools (CAD, CFD, structural analysis, CAM, rapid prototyping, project management software) to ensure designs meet requirements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product and process development Actively participate in cross-functional design and manufacturing functions Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (10 years experience) or Master's degree (8 years experience) Previous team leadership experience managing concurrent projects Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written) Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran, MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.), machining tools (Autodesk, FeatureCAM, etc.), and modeling/simulation software (Flownex, etc.) Hands-on engineering experience (welding, manual/CNC machining, 3D printing in plastic and metal, programming, etc.) Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, documentation controls, and tolerance stackup analysis for thermal expansion compensation Proven ability to lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to optimize components, electronics, and equipment for best-value manufacturing Compensation and Benefits: Strong Base Salary PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, all federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386