Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Fallon, NV
Compensation: 45hr-65hr (Based on Experience)
Benefits: Full Benefits Available
Duration: 6-9 Month Contract Assignment
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a critical machine safety and equipment improvement initiative at our Fallon, Nevada facility. This hands-on engineering role will focus on evaluating existing manufacturing equipment, designing machine sheet metal metal guarding solutions, and implementing safety improvements that reduce operational risk while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards.
Candidates with experience in sheet metal enclosure design are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate existing manufacturing equipment and processes for machine guarding and safety risks
Conduct hazard assessments and identify opportunities for risk reduction
Design practical, compliant machine guarding and safety solutions
Create detailed engineering drawings, CAD models, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Develop sheet metal enclosure and guarding designs for industrial equipment
Support implementation, installation, and validation of guarding solutions
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure successful project execution
Improve machine safety performance and support risk scorecard improvement initiatives
Ensure designs comply with OSHA requirements and applicable machine guarding standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience with mechanical design in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong CAD design experience
Experience designing sheet metal enclosures, guards, or fabricated assemblies
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and machine safety principles
Familiarity with hazard analysis and risk assessment methodologies
Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals
Ability to work independently in an operational manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
Machine guarding design experience
Manufacturing equipment modification and improvement experience
Experience supporting implementation of safety-related engineering projects
Familiarity with risk mitigation and compliance initiatives
Project Deliverables
Assess existing equipment and identify machine guarding compliance gaps
Develop machine guarding concepts, CAD drawings, and Bills of Materials
Support implementation of engineered solutions
Improve machine safety risk assessment scores through successful project execution
If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong sheet metal design experience and a passion for improving industrial safety, we encourage you to apply.
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