Mechanical Engineer

Location: On‑site in Greater Tampa Bay, FL or Ocala, FL

About the Opportunity

Join a high-growth engineering firm specializing in advanced motor and electromechanical systems. In this hands‑on role, you’ll drive mechanical design, testing, and optimization efforts that will directly impact product capability, reliability, and manufacturability. You will collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, and leadership to convert technical visions into production‑ready designs in demanding applications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, prototyping, and production launch for high-performance electric motor systems
• Conduct thermal, structural, and electromagnetic simulations to refine system performance
• Build and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and mechanical drawings (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Define and select materials (laminations, magnetics, coatings) for optimal performance and manufacturability
• Guide design for manufacturability (DFM) and supplier integration to support volume production
• Develop and execute test plans to validate designs under normal and fault conditions
• Manage BOMs, technical documentation, and revision control
• Partner cross-functionally to align mechanical designs with control systems, electrical constraints, and system-level requirements
• Participate in project planning, risk assessments, and status reporting for concurrent engineering projects
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous process improvements in mechanical workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and system-level engineering of electric motors, actuators, or electro-mechanical systems
• Proficiency with CAD (preferably SolidWorks), GD&T, and mechanical simulation tools
• Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, test validation, and iterative design cycles
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
• Experience working in regulated environments or quality systems (e.g. ISO, AS9100, ISO 13485) is a plus
• Familiarity with costed BOMs, ERP systems, and supplier management

Why This Role Matters

• Directly impact next-generation motor and motion solutions in high-stakes domains (aerospace, defense, medical, robotics)
• Work with a lean, agile engineering organization where your design decisions are visible to leadership
• Potential for performance-based bonuses tied to product success
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and technical influence

If you thrive in challenging technical environments, are hands‑on in your engineering approach, and want your work to shape cutting-edge electromechanical systems, we want to hear from you.

About Blue Signal: 

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