Mechanical Design Engineer

Matrix Engineering LLC
  • Alachua, FL
  • $70,000–$100,000 Per Year
  • Part-time
3 days ago

Job Description

Matrix Engineering Consultants (Matrix) (www.matrixengrg.com), an RFA Group company, is a product development engineering firm focused on providing consulting level engineering and technical training services. Matrix is widely recognized for its industry leadership in structural and mechanical bolted joint design, analysis, and validation. Our clients include engineering teams in automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, and heavy equipment sectors who rely on our expertise to improve reliability and performance.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Support the design, development, testing, and improvement of systems, components, and products across multiple engineering disciplines. This position applies fundamental engineering principles, analytical methods, and modern development tools to deliver solutions that meet performance, safety, quality, and cost objectives. The selected candidate will work within multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting both customer and internal development projects. This role provides broad exposure to product design, engineering analysis, validation testing, system integration, and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop components, assemblies, and systems using modern CAD and engineering analysis tools.
  • Support mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, systems, or other related engineering activities based on project requirements.
  • Perform engineering calculations, simulations, tolerance studies, and technical evaluations to assess product performance and reliability.
  • Assist with validation and verification activities, including test planning, test execution, data analysis, and documentation of results.
  • Identify design and process concerns, support failure investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, virtual validation, project management, manufacturing, and company leadership.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, technical specifications, design documentation, and reports.
  • Ensure designs meet applicable company, customer, and industry standards.
  • Support product development activities from initial concept through validation and implementation.
  • Contribute to engineering process improvements, standardization efforts, and knowledge sharing.
  • Complete a minimum of 10 hours of professional or technical development annually.
  • Maintain involvement in relevant professional organizations, such as ASME, SAE, or IEEE.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Three to four years of relevant engineering experience, including applicable internship or cooperative education experience.
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, or a comparable platform.
  • Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, Mathcad, or similar software.
  • Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles, materials, and applied physics.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles to calculations, design decisions, and technical problem-solving.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork, organization, and technical documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with product design, system integration, or manufacturing support.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, including ASME, ISO, SAE, or UL standards.
  • Exposure to design validation testing, failure analysis, or root-cause investigation.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary product-development teams.
  • Progress toward Engineer in Training certification, Professional Engineer licensure, or another relevant professional certification.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role. 

Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000/year commensurate with experience

About Matrix Engineering Consultants
Matrix Engineering Consultants is an engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex, real-world technical challenges for companies that design and build demanding products and systems. We partner directly with OEMs and industrial innovators across off-highway equipment, specialty machinery, and renewable energy to diagnose difficult engineering problems, improve product reliability, and deliver practical solutions that perform in the field. Unlike traditional consulting firms that stop at analysis, Matrix works through implementation—helping clients move from insight to actionable results within real products. Matrix operates with the agility of a focused consulting firm while being supported by The RFA Group, providing a strong operational foundation, access to additional technical resources, and long-term stability.

Competitive Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • TelaDoc Healthiest You
  • Supplemental Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Short-term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • HSA for Medical Expenses
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlachua, FL
Job TypePart-time
Salary$70,000–$100,000 Per Year

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