Mechanical Engineering
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Aurora, CO
$72,000 to $91,000 a year
The employer is a contract manufacturer producing precision metal components and assemblies.
Our Aurora office is growing, and we need an Associate Mechanical Engineer who can learn quickly and contribute from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Aurora location.
What you’ll do
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
Nice to have
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Aurora, CO is $72,000 – $91,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness stipend
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.