3D CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer

About The Opportunity Our client is an innovative aerospace company developing advanced flight and launch technologies. They are seeking a talented 3D CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of highly engineered mechanical systems operating in demanding environments.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware programs within a fast-paced engineering organization where design decisions directly influence product performance and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Design complex mechanical and structural components from concept through production.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, BOMs, and revision-controlled design packages.
• Support prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering trade studies.
• Support continuous improvement of products, processes, and design standards.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD engineering, or product development.

• Advanced proficiency with one or more CAD platforms:

• Siemens NX
• CATIA
• SolidWorks

• Creo

• Strong understanding of:

• GD&T
• Mechanical assemblies
• Precision manufacturing processes
• Machined components
• Sheet metal design

• Composite structures

• Experience generating detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within aerospace, motorsport, automotive performance engineering, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or related industries.
• Experience designing lightweight structures or high-performance mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with FEA and simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or HyperWorks.
• Experience working with PLM/PDM systems.
• Exposure to rapid product development environments and prototype programs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Successful candidates typically come from environments where precision, speed, innovation, and engineering excellence are critical. Backgrounds in aerospace, launch systems, motorsport, advanced manufacturing, or other high-performance engineering sectors are highly valued.

What You’ll Receive

• Opportunity to work on industry-leading engineering programs.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and product development.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding engineering organization.