{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"59ef459c8a5e41c86616fbdf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/59ef459c8a5e41c86616fbdf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/59ef459c8a5e41c86616fbdf","title":"Mechanical Engineer","description":"Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.\nThis range is provided by Sterling Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.\nBase pay range $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr\nDirect message the job poster from Sterling Engineering\nSenior Recruiter at Sterling Engineering Title: Mechanical Designer III – New Product Development\nPay Rate: $40–$50/hr (based on experience, education, and skill level)\nOverview A heavy-hitting electrical manufacturing client of ours is expanding its engineering team and adding headcount to support ongoing and upcoming new product development initiatives. The Mechanical Designer III will play a key role in creating detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and documentation that align with engineering requirements and manufacturing capabilities. This position partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams to support product design from concept through release, prototyping, and validation. 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Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.\nBase pay range $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr\nDirect message the job poster from Sterling Engineering\nSenior Recruiter at Sterling Engineering Title: Mechanical Designer III – New Product Development\nPay Rate: $40–$50/hr (based on experience, education, and skill level)\nOverview A heavy-hitting electrical manufacturing client of ours is expanding its engineering team and adding headcount to support ongoing and upcoming new product development initiatives. The Mechanical Designer III will play a key role in creating detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and documentation that align with engineering requirements and manufacturing capabilities. This position partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams to support product design from concept through release, prototyping, and validation. 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