Designer

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K matching

PTO 10 days

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Designer III (Mechanical Tooling) in Hagerstown, MD to lead CAD-based tooling design from concept to production.

The role focuses on creating detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring manufacturability, safety, and efficient production support across engineering and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 6+ years in mechanical design and GD&T, and strong experience with CAE/CAD platforms such as

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant mechanical design and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong mastery of GD&T standards.
• Proficiency with CAE/CAD platforms including 3DEXPERIENCE, 3D modeling and 2D drafting tools.
• Comfortable collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (sitting, standing, repetitive motions, stair climbing).

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD-based design concepts and refine tooling layouts, creating detailed 2D drawings and 3D models optimized for manufacturability and safety.
• Partner with product engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure tooling designs support production and field-use requirements.
• Identify layout errors, interferences, and process risks, recommending improvements and corrective actions.
• Support design verification, functional tryout, and final acceptance testing from concept through production integration.
• Assist in establishing acceptance criteria for fabrication, providing guidance to fabrication shops.
• Deliver hands‑on design support to integrate new manufacturing processes and improve worker ergonomics.

Skills

GD&T

CAD modeling

3DEXPERIENCE

2D drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

CAD software

Job description

Title: DESIGNER III (MECHANICAL TOOLING)

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.

Qualifications – Designer III (Mechanical Tooling):

• 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 3DEXPERIENCE, 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.

Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $68.00 per hour

• Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance

• Matching 401K

• 10 days accrued PTO
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