Senior Design Engineer

Design Engineer II (Contract – 12 Months)

Location:
Bethel, CT (Onsite)

Schedule:
8 hours/day starting at 8:00 AM (Monday–Friday)

Contract:
12 months (potential for extension)

Overtime:
Not required

Work Model:
Onsite only (after ~6 months, a hybrid schedule may be discussed; no remote)

We're seeking a
Design Engineer II
to support the design and development of new products and systems in a collaborative engineering environment. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who enjoys hands-on design work, analysis, and working closely with manufacturing and quality teams to bring products from concept through production.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the
  design and development of new products or systems
  from concept to production
• Create detailed
  CAD models and drawings
  for components and assemblies
• Perform
  engineering analysis
  , including FEA, tolerance analysis, and simulations
• Collaborate with
  product management, manufacturing, and quality
  teams to ensure design requirements are met
• Participate in
  design reviews
  and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians
• Troubleshoot and resolve design issues through iterative testing and analysis
• Ensure designs comply with
  industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to design quality and manufacturability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
  Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3–6 years
  of experience in product design, engineering, or a similar role
• Strong proficiency in
  CAD software
  (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of
  engineering principles and design fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with
  engineering analysis tools and techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a
  cross-functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience with
  PLM systems
• Familiarity with
  DFM/DFA principles
• Knowledge of relevant
  industry standards and regulations
• Experience with
  rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing

Why This Role

• Hands-on, impactful design work in a production-oriented environment
• Clear, stable schedule with no overtime requirement
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing