Mechanical Engineer – Metal Fabrication
Location: Newport News, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Permanent
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Compensation: Starting at $30/hour+, depending on experience
About the Role
A growing manufacturing operation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support sheet metal fabrication and production engineering activities. This position will work closely with manufacturing personnel, engineering staff, and project stakeholders to improve production flow, support CNC operations, and optimize product designs for fabrication.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and revise mechanical designs for sheet metal manufacturing applications
- Support CNC programming activities for fabrication equipment including laser systems, turret punches, press brakes, and panel bending machinery
- Review product designs and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and production cost
- Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and production issues on the manufacturing floor
- Maintain engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and change management records
- Coordinate with internal departments regarding design updates, production requirements, and engineering support needs
- Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and workflow optimization
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Experience using CAD software in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Solid understanding of geometry, measurements, and engineering calculations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in a deadline-driven manufacturing setting
- Interest in sheet metal fabrication processes and CNC manufacturing technologies
Preferred Experience
- SolidWorks experience preferred
- Exposure to CNC programming or fabrication equipment is a plus
- Prior experience in sheet metal manufacturing environments preferred
- Familiarity with production-focused engineering and design-for-manufacturing principles
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience using CAD software in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Solid understanding of geometry, measurements, and engineering calculations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in a deadline-driven manufacturing setting
- Interest in sheet metal fabrication processes and CNC manufacturing technologies
What We Do
Qualdoc is a global organization providing industrial staffing, contract manufacturing, and supply chain management services. They specialize in engineering support, metrology, and quality assurance for sectors including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and power. The company focuses on building partnerships to ensure speed-to-market and low-risk manufacturing, offering services ranging from prototype development to high-volume production and in-country procurement support for clients worldwide.
