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Posted Apr 8, 2026

Remote Mechanical Designer: SolidWorks & DFMA Expert

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Job Description Position Title: Mechanical Designer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Designer opportunity. Job Responsibilities : • Produce robust CAD models that facilitate fast-paced design evolution and derivative creation that leverage advanced CAD modeling techniques and methodologies. • Develop and maintain highly complex mechanical designs. Pro-actively seek out, research, and propose unique solutions. Conduct trade studies to down-select best option. • Use model configurations to support analysis needs, such as: Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. • Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration work spaces. • Create supporting technical presentations, documents, and reports as needed. • Create engineering drawings (layout, detail, interface control, general arrangement, etc.) per ASME 14.1 and Y14.5 standards. • Perform tolerance stack up calculations. • Check and review drawings for accuracy of information and conformance to ASME & Company drafting standards via electronic redline process. • Ensure and maintain configuration control of models/drawings via Company's product data and product life-cycle management software. • Regularly review design group generated documents and propose improvements. Pro-actively contribute to written guidance and standards development. Job Qualifications: • B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience • CAD proficiency in Soild Works • Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimum direction to solve challenging problems • Organized and detail oriented, with excellent writing and communication skills • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork • Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing • Experience checking fabrication drawings • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) • Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design • Experience using a product data management (PDM) system preferred • Travel Required: 0-5%. Job Details: • Job Type: Contract • Pay Rate Range: $37-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience) • Location: Everett, WA or 100% Remote • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. #Terra Pro About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.#J-18808-Ljbffr