Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to be responsible for the development of machines for use in their specific industry.  This position will be responsible for taking machine design projects from conception through production release.  Typical tasks include developing mechanical components and subsystems through the process of investigation, specification development, design, analysis and testing.  Pro-Engineer is used for all design projects.  Design includes the selection of part configurations, materials and manufacturing processes to achieve reliable function at low cost.  The successful Mechanical Design Engineer would also be expected to validate design through analysis and testing as well as designing test fixtures and special instrumentation where necessary.

The candidate must be a proactive self-starter with a strong sense of creativity and be able to work in a team environment.
BS in Mechanical Engineering 5 years minimum machine design experience


Skill RequirementsMechanism design Balancing of rotating massesMachined metal parts, material and heat treatComponent part designCastingsExtrusionsMolded plastic partsCAD experience


Desired SkillsSheet metal fabricationElectro-mechanical system integration Patent experience would be a plus
B&C Consulting, LLCis a St. Louis based engineering search firm specializing in the manufacturing industry. Our clients are primarily based in the Midwest and our positions range from entry level to senior level.