Mechanical Design/Project Engineer

Company: Kavaliro
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design/Project Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. The Mechanical Design/Project Engineer will conduct the design of large LED/electronic highway information signs as well as gas station LED/electronic and scroll gas price signs.

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DUTIES:Structural design
Internal thermal performance
Wind loading performance
Materials engineering
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural and thermal performance
Design for Manufacturability
Design for Reliability
Electro-Mechanical Design specific to module (such as power supply) thermal performance, wire harness routing, module placement, etc.
Candidate will work individually and as part of a team to develop new products, support existing products, test and evaluate equipment, and provide technical assistance as needed within the Controls Engineering team with the primary focus to be on both product engineering support and new product development
Candidate will coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments (Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing, Purchasing, Marketing, Accounting, etc.) to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget
Receives moderate to minimal supervision on most or all aspects of each project and is expected to meet all deadlines on time and within budget
Documentation of designs (i.e. assembly instructions, editing of manuals, etc.)
Experience with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals.
Preferred - Experience with M2M, (or an equivalent ERP software)


REQUIREMENTS:BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
4+ years of hands on Mechanical Engineering experience
Proficient in creating engineering drawings for both internal and external manufacture.
Experience writing design change notices.
BOM creation and maintenance.
Ability to handle multiple large scale design projects simultaneously.
A practical and theoretical background in wire harness / cable routing and enclosure design, manufacturing, and applications is required.
Software skills preferably using solid modeling, CAD (SolidWorks and 3DVia preferred), FEA (thermal and/or mechanical), Excel and other engineering design tools.
Skilled at written and verbal communication whether dealing with internal or external customers.
Willing to work in a manufacturing environment occasionally working on the manufacturing floor evaluating designs.
Ability to build peer relationships with mechanical engineering and electrical engineering disciplines as well as manufacturing personnel.
Team-oriented, ethical, and customer-focused approach to engineering.
Experience with projects involved in solving unique technical problems is a strong plus

Some experience in electrical fundamentals, finite element stress and/or thermal analysis, and vibration theory and analysis is a plus


Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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