Mechanical Design Engineer - Lower Gwynedd Township
2 days ago

Job description
Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Design / Project Engineer (Level III)
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Mechanical Design / Project Engineer (Level III) to lead engineering support for the Remote Mechanical Valve Actuator (RMVA) product line.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong mechanical fundamentals, experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, naval, and nuclear, and the ability to operate independently in a legacy-heavy engineering environment.
ResponsibilitiesOwn engineering responsibility for RMVA and naval mechanical control systems.
Review, create, and modify engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Work within aerospace-quality systems, including configuration control, quality records, and traceability.
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and material disposition decisions.
Apply knowledge of materials, tolerances, and mechanical systems in regulated environments.
Interface with legacy designs and historical engineering documentation.
Serve as engineering point of contact for assigned customer programs.
Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test teams.
Support customer training initiatives, such as installer training at shipyards.
Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and problem resolution.
Support trade shows and customer site visits as required.
Essential Skills
10+ years of professional engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
Background in aerospace, naval, defense, nuclear, or similarly regulated industries.
Strong mechanical design and analysis foundation.
Experience with 3D CAD systems (preferably Creo; SolidWorks or similar acceptable).
Experience working with engineering drawings, specifications, and controlled documentation.
Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerancing.
Familiarity with quality systems and configuration controlled environments.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Comfortable interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.
Organized, accountable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Willingness to travel approximately once every 6–8 weeks (up to one week at a time).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with naval systems, shipyard operations, or maritime engineering.
Electromechanical Background or exposure.
Experience with nuclear power systems or nuclear adjacent products.
Previous experience with RMVA or valve actuation systems.
Creo + Windchill experience.
Prior MRB authority or material disposition experience.
Work Environment
This role requires working onsite four days a week in North Wales, PA, with the option to work remotely on Fridays (subject to state tax requirements).
The role includes travel approximately once every 6–8 weeks, with expenses fully covered including company card, mileage, flights, and meals.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Wales, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ $63.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in North Wales,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
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