Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
Work in a hands-on engineering role where your ideas improve manufacturing. Gain exposure to varied projects with clear visibility to senior leadership.
About Our Client
My client is a specialized engineering and manufacturing firm focused on precision components for defense and aerospace applications. They design and produce upgrade kits and assemblies that modernize military vehicles, ensuring reliability under demanding conditions. Known for strict adherence to quality standards, the organization combines advanced machining, welding, and testing processes to deliver mission-critical solutions worldwide. This is a growing company part of a larger corporation that offers tremendous opportunity and high visibility to senior leadership.
Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer are:
- Lead projects focused on manufacturing readiness and production support
- Drive process and design improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput
- Review technical data packages and engineering requirements prior to production
- Create, update, and maintain CAD models and engineering drawings
- Manage and update engineering documentation and design records
- Reverse engineer components and assemblies where required
- Collaborate with production teams and external manufacturers to resolve issues
- Support fabrication, machining, sheet metal, and assembly operations
- Conduct engineering analyses, including repeatability and reproducible studies
- Troubleshoot production challenges and implement practical solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Mechanical Engineer will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or mechanical engineering environments
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and technical drawing interpretation
- Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and documentation
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience with contract manufacturers or external vendors (preferred)
- Exposure to industries such as aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing (preferred)
- Hands-on, practical engineering mindset
What's on Offer
The below will be on offer for the Mechanical Engineer:
- Competitive base salary and compensation package.
- Report directly to COO and CEO
- Opportunity to work in fast paced dynamic environment.
- Act as main Quality individual at the entire organization.
- Terrific growth opportunities long term.
- Ensure high quality standards of critical components for the aerospace and defense industries.
Contact Daniel Hall Quote job ref JN-072026-7060397
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Hackensack
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Daniel Hall
Job Reference: JN-072026-7060397
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hackensack, New Jersey |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Contract Manufacturingunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
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