Design Engineer II — CAD, FEA & Automotive Systems

MSI Defense Solutions; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental and Maternity Leave

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year to…

Continuing Education

Annual Year End Paid Holiday Closure

Job summary

MSI Defense Solutions seeks a Design Engineer II to independently develop and execute CAD designs for vehicle components and subsystems, manage BOMs, and ensure manufacturability across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, apply GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards, perform FEA and hand calculations, and mentor DE-1 engineers while supporting project timelines in a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years in automotive, motorsports or defense vehicle field.
• Experience with sheet metal, weldments, and machined parts is a plus.
• Strong CAD experience (CREO preferred).
• PDM experience (Windchill preferred).
• Experience in FEA (Ansys) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required and eligibility for security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop vehicle components and subsystems in CAD using MSI's parametric modeling approach.
• Own and manage BOM development and drawing packages for assigned areas.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule requirements.
• Apply GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards in all designs.
• Perform engineering analysis (FEA, hand calculations) to validate designs.
• Interface with Project Managers to provide schedule updates and technical input.
• Support prototype builds and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to support part fabrication.
• Identify design improvements and contribute new design concepts.
• Mentor DE-1 Engineers on CAD practices and engineering fundamentals.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

ANSYS

Job description

MSI Defense Solutions seeks a Design Engineer II to independently develop and execute CAD designs for vehicle components and subsystems, manage BOMs, and ensure manufacturability across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, apply GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards, perform FEA and hand calculations, and mentor DE-1 engineers while supporting project timelines in a full-time on-site role.