Mechanical Designer
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_on127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
About the Role
We are seeking two Mechanical Designers to join our team in supporting the development of complex, precision scientific instruments. This role is pivotal in translating conceptual inputs from engineers and project scientists into functional, production-ready mechanical designs. You will work at the forefront of state-of-the-art science, designing unique and experimental instruments that extend current capabilities.
In this position, you will serve as a bridge between high-level concepts and detailed engineering execution. Your day-to-day involves creating original layouts, performing critical computations, and generating comprehensive engineering documentation for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and opto-mechanical assemblies. You will interpret rough sketches, design studies, and verbal descriptions to develop new designs or adapt existing ones, ensuring they meet rigorous requirements for structural integrity, thermal performance, and contamination control.
Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with optical engineers, physicists, machinists, and project managers to ensure that performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Your work will directly influence the fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing phases of our projects, requiring a commitment to precision and documentation integrity throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Work location
Work model: On-site
127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical components for scientific instruments
- check_circleTranslate engineering concepts into functional designs and layout drawings
- check_circlePerform tolerance stack-up analysis and mass property calculations
- check_circleDevelop configuration-controlled documentation packages including BOMs
- check_circleSupport projects from concept development through fabrication and testing
- check_circleCollaborate with optical engineers and physicists to meet performance objectives
- check_circleCreate detailed manufacturing drawings with full GD&T application
Requirements
- verifiedUS Citizen
- verified5-10 years experience as Mechanical Engineering Designer and CAD Documentation Specialist
- verifiedAdvanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling
- verifiedSkilled in GD&T application
- verifiedExperience in tolerance stack-up analysis
- verifiedExperience in design for manufacturability (DFM)
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Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services
What does a Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services do?expand_more
In this Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services role, you will design mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical components for scientific instruments; translate engineering concepts into functional designs and layout drawings; perform tolerance stack-up analysis and mass property calculations; and develop configuration-controlled documentation packages including boms.
What are the requirements for this Mechanical Designer role?expand_more
GCR Professional Services is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: US Citizen; 5-10 years experience as Mechanical Engineering Designer and CAD Documentation Specialist; Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; Skilled in GD&T application; Experience in tolerance stack-up analysis; and Experience in design for manufacturability (DFM).
Where is the Mechanical Designer role at GCR Professional Services located?expand_more
Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services is based in 127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Mechanical Designer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
GCR Professional Services has listed this Mechanical Designer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Mechanical Designer role?expand_more
Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services typically requires 5–10 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Mechanical Designer role at GCR Professional Services?expand_more
Key skills for Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services include 3D Cad Modeling; Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis; Design For Manufacturability; Boms; Engineering Change Management; and Opto-Mechanical Assemblies.
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Mechanical Designer at GCR Professional Services is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.