Design Engineer

About the Role

This role is ideal for a mechanical design professional with experience designing complex structural and electromechanical components. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams to develop innovative designs, create production-ready 3D models, perform design reviews, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design major mechanical assemblies, components, and structural systems using Creo.
• Develop and modify detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Create and maintain product data within Windchill PLM/PDM.
• Support concept development, trade studies, and design maturation activities.
• Prepare technical content and documentation for design reviews.
• Generate layouts, assembly drawings, and detailed part drawings.
• Review and validate designs for manufacturability, quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Apply GD&T principles to engineering drawings and product definitions.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams.
• Identify design issues, recommend improvements, and implement engineering revisions.
• Support mechanical and electromechanical system integration efforts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance or Active Interim Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of experience creating finished 3D models.
• Minimum 3 years of Creo design experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Windchill PLM/PDM experience.
• Experience with mechanical primary and secondary structures.
• Minimum 2 years of GD&T experience.
• Minimum 2 years working with complex mechanical/electrical concepts.
• Minimum 1 year of concept development experience.
• Minimum 1 year preparing and presenting design review content.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing standards and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work onsite in Grand Prairie, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Aerospace, defense, aviation, military systems, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting product lifecycle management processes.
• Experience working in highly regulated engineering environments.