Averro · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Kent, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $95/hr
20+ years expAverro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to investigate and resolve performance issues with a precision valve used in production, focusing on diagnosing root causes and improving repeatability.
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Hiring Manager
Angela Parra
Responsibilities
Investigate a finicky, high-precision valve exhibiting inconsistent behavior prior to installation
Review and interpret drawings, assembly methods, inspection processes, and test procedures
Diagnose root causes across design, assembly, inspection, testing, and physics of operation
Recommend practical design, process, or test-stand improvements to improve repeatability
Work directly on-site with engineers and technicians, asking questions and validating assumptions
Partner with an external manufacturer to prototype changes (8-day turnaround) and evaluate results
Clearly document findings, decisions, and recommendations so improvements can be institutionalized and sustained
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
20+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience troubleshooting real hardware
Strong background in precision mechanical systems with tight tolerances (.001” or smaller)
Deep understanding of valves, fluids, pressure, contamination, seals (O-rings), springs, fasteners, and stack-ups
Proven ability to translate drawings into how parts are actually built, assembled, and behave in practice
Experience working closely with manufacturing to drive repeatable, scalable processes
Comfortable operating independently, reporting findings, and guiding next steps
Excellent technical documentation skills
Preferred
Direct experience designing or troubleshooting valves or fluid control devices
Background in mechanical hardware environments (e.g., industrial equipment, aerospace, robotics, or large-scale hardware teams)
Experience with small to mid-sized assemblies (roughly bread-box size or smaller)
Company
Averro
Averro was founded in 2010
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Duxler
CIO/CTO
Jennifer Edson, CPA
CFO Consultant
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