Mechanical Engineer

MAU is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on an assignment with our client in Tampa, Florida. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for compact electromechanical power and cable management products, while supporting the integration of rotating mechanisms and production readiness. This is a long-term contract opportunity.Benefits PackageCritical Illness (with Cancer Benefits)Short-Term DisabilityDentalVision (MetLife)Behavioral Health (Virtual)IDX Social Plus (Identity Theft Protection)Term Life & AD&DVirtual Urgent CarePrescription ProgramsShift Information* Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* Hybrid schedule; onsite once per week in the Tampa areaRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering5+ years of mechanical product design experienceExperience designing mechanisms with motion (rotating assemblies, spring systems, latches, locking features, etc.)Experience supporting products from concept through productionHands-on involvement in manufacturing support and production troubleshootingProficiency in SolidWorksPreferred Education and ExperienceExperience designing compact electromechanical or power-related productsExposure to UL/CSA or other safety/compliance-driven product environmentsExperience working with suppliers on production-ready componentsFamiliarity with DFM/DFA best practicesGeneral Requirements* Ability to support DFM/DFA efforts, including tolerance stack-ups and supplier collaboration* Ability to support documentation for products requiring safety/compliance standards (e.g., UL/CSA)Essential FunctionsDesign and develop mechanical components and assemblies for compact electromechanical productsSupport development of rotating and spring-driven mechanisms (reels, spools, hubs, locking systems, etc.)Perform shaft, bearing, and housing selection for rotating assembliesDesign for durability, safety, and manufacturability in real-world environmentsSupport DFM/DFA efforts, including tolerance stack-ups and supplier collaborationCreate and revise 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorksParticipate in product validation, testing, and design iterationsSupport documentation for products requiring safety/compliance standards (e.g., UL/CSA)