Mechanical Design Engineer

Montgomery County, OH | $100,000–$140,000 per year | Full-Time | On-Site

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager to join a newly created position supporting the design, development, testing, and improvement of aerospace valves, hydraulic components, and mechanical assemblies.

This is a hands‑on engineering leadership opportunity with a strong balance of mechanical design, shop‑floor prototyping, testing, customer interaction, and project management. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of design engineering experience and be interested in progressing into an Engineering Director‑level role within 3–5 years.

• Design and develop aerospace valves, hydraulic components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Create concepts, detailed designs, prototypes, and validation plans based on customer specifications and requirements.
• Work directly with customers regarding specifications, RFQs, design requirements, and project deliverables.
• Build and test prototypes and support performance, environmental, and qualification testing.
• Improve existing products for manufacturability, quality, reliability, and performance.
• Provide engineering support for legacy products, including redesigns and troubleshooting.
• Manage multiple engineering projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to ensure products meet AS9100, aerospace, military, and applicable industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement and the development of engineering processes and standards.

• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Strong mechanical component, valve, hydraulic, fuel system, or assembly design experience.
• Proficiency with Solid Works or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), prototyping, testing, and product validation.
• Strong understanding of customer specifications, RFQs, and project management.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills.
• Aerospace, military, AS9100, or Mil‑Spec experience strongly preferred.
• Electro‑mechanical design experience is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunity with potential advancement into an Engineering Director position.

If you're an experienced mechanical design engineer ready to take on greater responsibility while remaining hands‑on with aerospace product development, this is an excellent opportunity to grow into an engineering leadership role.