Mechanical Design Engineer

Post Date

Apr 10, 2026

Location

Gainesville,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

76240
US
Jun 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

SEA-18438fb1-7197-4618-b036-e61962e04e81

Pay Rate

$26 - $32 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This position performs design coordination of seats and seat components. Coordinates between various customers and vendors. Interfaces with Program Manager on project development and design progress. Reviews customer requirements and specification and relates them to product design. Monitors day-to-day design progress as required. Assures conformity of product and that engineering deadlines are met. Works and makes decisions independently with little supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities:
A) Confers with customers and vendors on conceptual configuration and initial design requirements for various new and on-going seat programs.
B) Reviews design specifications and incorporates into assigned product.
C) Prepares lay-outs of overall design task including structural and articulation systems.
D) Defines design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
E) Defines and sets goals as to complete tasks as expeditiously as possible.
F) Prepares advanced bill of materials and long-lead item list.
G) Review design package to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.
H) Prepares drawings for release.
I) Assumes liaison duties when product reaches the various manufacturing stages.
J) Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher)
2-3 years of experience in Mechanical design
Stress analysis- static analysis experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Aerospace experience
Experience with aircraft seats

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.