Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

Jun 06, 2025

Location

Grand Rapids,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

49504
US
Aug 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

GRR-785229

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A large aerospace and defense client of Insight Global is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Grand Rapids, Michigan for a six-month contract. This person will be responsible for creating detailed Mechanical Definition Drawings (MDD), supporting efforts on packaging designs for electronic components, performing thermal and structural analysis to ensure designs meet specifics, and conducting component stress analysis. They will also assist in material selection and BOM creation.

Compensation:
$40.00/hr

Exact Compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of experience in mechanical design
Strong experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred but not required), thermal management, and structural analysis
Experience with engineering simulation software used for Finite Element analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Multiphysics (ANSYS preferred but not required)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with PTC Mathcad, Siemens NX 2312, PTC Windchill, ANSYS 2022R2
Aerospace or defense background

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.