Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for teardowns, failure analysis, and high-precision machinery? A premier leader in heavy industrial equipment and power systems is seeking a Lead Mechanical Project & Test Engineer to drive root-cause analysis, mechanical design, and dynamic testing near New Castle, DE.
This is a high-visibility, hands-on role combining shop-floor problem-solving, client interface, and project execution, with a clear internal path toward an Engineering Manager leadership position.
location: New Castle, Delaware
job type: Permanent
salary: $95,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
- Evaluate incoming damaged equipment, perform root-cause failure analysis, determine component suitability for reuse, and author technical reports for customers.
- Reverse engineer components with precise critical manufacturing tolerances. Create detailed 3D parametric CAD models and unit upgrade drawings.
- Conduct unit testing using LabVIEW and data acquisition (DAQ) tools on a daily basis (vibration, temperature, and performance metrics).
- Lead technical repair and new build projects. Guide and train shop technicians, resolve in-house service issues, and maintain ISO certification and quality procedures.
- Partner with field sales on technical customer presentations, coordinate vendor/facility activities, and act as the liaison to corporate engineering.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) from an accredited program.
- 3+ years of industrial engineering or manufacturing experience (ideally focused on gearboxes, heavy rotating machinery, drive trains, or high-precision mechanical repairs).
- Experience with SolidWorks is preferred; experience with other 3D parametric CAD software (e.g., Inventor, Creo) is acceptable.
- Exposure to or functional knowledge of LabVIEW and data acquisition setups (will use daily on the shop floor).
- US Citizenship or legal authorization to work in an ITAR-regulated environment is required.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
