Designer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Location: Hagerstown, MD Pay Rate: $68.00 per hour Hours: Full Time Duration: Contract (12 Months+)
Summary:
Apply advanced engineering and design skills to create highly complex tooling solutions supporting aircraft modification, component sub-assembly, and integrated manufacturing operations. This autonomous role spans from initial concept development through fabrication support for specialized jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated tooling systems. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience with CAD modeling and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure safe, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
Description – Designer III (Mechanical Tooling):Develop CAD-based design concepts and refine tooling layouts, creating detailed 2D drawings and 3D models optimized for manufacturability and safety.
Partner closely with product engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure tooling designs support efficient, repeatable production and field-use requirements.
Identify layout errors, component interferences, and process risks, recommending proactive technical improvements and corrective actions.
Support rigorous design verification, functional tryout, and final acceptance testing of mechanical tools from concept through production integration.
Assist in establishing strict acceptance criteria for in-house or outsourced fabrication, providing technical guidance to fabrication shops.
Deliver hands‑on design support to seamlessly integrate new manufacturing processes, optimize existing workflows, and improve worker ergonomics.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical engineering field.
Typically requires 6+ years of relevant mechanical design and manufacturing engineering experience.
Strong mastery of core mechanical engineering fundamentals and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
High proficiency with computer‑aided engineering (CAE/CAD) platforms, specifically 3
DEXPERIENCE, 3D modeling software, and 2D drafting tools.Comfortable collaborating within multi‑disciplinary engineering teams in a fast‑paced development environment.
Ability to meet physical requirements including frequent sitting, standing, repetitive hand/arm movements for computer design work, and occasional stair climbing.
Pay Rate: $68.00 per hour
Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Matching 401K
10 days accrued PTO
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