Mechanical Engineering
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Miami, FL
$79 to $96 an hour
The employer is a process manufacturer of food ingredients and nutritional products.
Our Miami office is growing, and we need a Lead Mechanical Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is on site at our Miami location.
What you’ll do
- Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
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 Miami, FL is $79 – $96 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Weekly pay
- Potential to convert to a full-time role
- Access to medical coverage
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.
