Mechanical Engineer

job summary:

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a high growth capital equipment developer and manufacturer in the Chelmsford, MA area.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading and taking primary ownership of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects. Design, develop, and maintain new products within a cross-functional, team-based development workflow. Must be comfortable with a top-down engineering approach within the organization.

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location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts job type: Permanent salary: $80,000 - 900,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Project Ownership: Lead and take primary ownership of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects.

Product Development: Design, develop, and maintain new products within a cross-functional, team-based development workflow.

Engineering Principles: Apply mechanical engineering expertise-including machinery principles, material science, and fabrication methods-to deliver designs that are functional, robust, cost-effective, and aligned with client specifications.

Design Optimization: Design for feasibility, manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability (DFM/DFA/DFX).

Testing & Validation: Formulate and execute component- and system-level test plans to rigorously verify and validate design performance against baseline requirements.

Technical Documentation: Author clear, detailed engineering documentation, including production drawings, inspection and testing standards, calibration procedures, and standard operating instructions.

Reporting & Reviews: Deliver technical reports, concept presentations, design reviews, and routine milestone updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to align design solutions with strategic business goals.

Field Support: Travel occasionally to client locations worldwide (~5%) to support technical reviews, concept discussions, and on-site troubleshooting.

qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent.

Experience: 0-3 years of mechanical design experience involving complex, multidisciplinary systems.

CAD Expertise: Working proficiency in SolidWorks preferred; experience with Creo or Autodesk Inventor is also acceptable.

Drafting Standards: Solid working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analyses.

Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with standard manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).

Development Lifecycle: Clear understanding of stage-gate product development cycles and life-cycle methodologies.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Eligibility: Legally authorized to work in the United States; ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.