ACARA Jobs
Mechanical Design Engineer – Welding, NDE & Structural Design
Apply- ID: 558811
- Posted: 4/3/2026
- Location: McLeansville, NC
- Category: LI - Light Industrial
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Mechanical Design Engineer - Welding, NDE & Structural Design
Location: McLeansville, NC | Compensation: $64.77/Hr.
Location: McLeansville, NC | Compensation: $64.77/Hr.
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
Join a high-performing engineering team working on complex, large-scale mechanical systems that support critical real-world applications. This role offers hands-on involvement across design, fabrication, and inspection-giving you meaningful impact from concept to completion.
Join a high-performing engineering team working on complex, large-scale mechanical systems that support critical real-world applications. This role offers hands-on involvement across design, fabrication, and inspection-giving you meaningful impact from concept to completion.
What You'll Do:
- Design and verify welded assemblies in compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Develop and maintain engineering drawings, weld symbols, and technical documentation
- Apply Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods to support inspection and quality requirements
- Create and manage 3D CAD models and detailed drawing packages
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support supplier oversight and on-site verification activities
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
- 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience OR 0.5+ years with a Master's degree
- 2+ years of experience working with engineering drawings, welding standards, or NDE techniques
- Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience with welding codes such as ASME Section IX or AWS standards
- Background in defense, aerospace, or government-regulated industries
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or NDE Level II+
- Familiarity with Creo (PTC) or similar CAD tools
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for supplier and project support
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.