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Mechanical Engineer 1

Post Date

Feb 18, 2026

Location

Chesapeake,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23324
US
Apr 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

NOR-e75817ae-9eab-4b32-90cd-56b5cbc34677

Pay Rate

$33 - $41 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join a team in Chesapeake, VA. This role supports a large Railway Machinery Manufacturer. The position responsibilities include:

Position Summary:
· Lead designs of mechanical installations, assemblies and layouts.
· Create and validate detailed designs and drawings using CAD tools.
· Develop manufacturing-ready drawings, BOMs and technical details for machining, welding, assembly and installations.
· Involve in the entire process, from sketching an idea through the manufacturing and testing of the finished product.
· Throughout development, the senior mechanical engineer works with designers and junior engineers to identify any areas of the design that need to be altered or improved.
· Study, research and analyze customer specifications, and other data to assist in creating machine layouts.
· Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
· Performs a variety of complicated engineering tasks.
· When needed will direct and lead the work of others with direction from manager.
· Confers with the design engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
· Prepares designs & sketches for designers to produce subassemblies or finished details.
· Assist and support other business units as needed as part of project implementation and machine assembly.
· Assist and create project documentation from project notice to proceed and final testing and calibration.
· Assist in continuous improvement of department tools and enhancements.
· Additional duties assigned by manager as deemed necessary for the business need.
· Represent engineering in cross-functional team meetings and contribute in team Collaboration when assigned by the manager.
· Able to work and adapt to the changes of job priorities to fulfill the business needs.

This role pays an hourly equivalent of $90,000-$100,000

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Major with at least 2-5 years of experience with a strong emphasis on Mechanical Design and engineering concepts in the field of heavy equipment machinery design

Must Have Technologies:
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Inventor (SolidWorks is a less desirable alternate)
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project, & Sharepoint)
Design Review
AutoCad 2015

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.