Packing/Mechanical Engineer III

Textron Systems; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Full-time Mechanical Engineer in Wilmington, MA. The role requires expertise in mechanical design focused on transportation packaging, effective communication, and a collaborative approach with suppliers. Candidates should possess a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience. Responsibilities include writing specifications, participating in structural design, and preparing technical documents. Competitive compensation and diverse benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 transport requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Write specifications for packaging for transportation.
• Participate in the detailed design of structural components.
• Create Technical Data Packages including 3D drawings.
• Prepare high quality mechanical and electro-mechanical drawings.
• Transition product design to production and test.
• Write technical and proposal documents.
• Create detailed design reports and presentations.

Skills

Knowledge of material properties

Manufacturing processes

Structural design

CAD design

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking a Full time Mechanical Engineer with experience in mechanical design focused on transportation packaging. The candidate should possess good communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with suppliers within a multidiscipline team. The position requires experience integrating component design solutions into an overall assembly. This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Writing specifications for, or designing, packaging for transportation, storage and handling of deliverable items weighing from a few to up to several hundred pounds
• Participating in the detailed design of structural components.
• Being a member of a team responsible for the development and design integration of mechanical components and systems.
• Creation of Technical Data Packages that include 3D drawings, specifications and materials lists for component and assemblies of mechanical and electro-mechanical applications.
• Preparing and directing high quality mechanical and electro-mechanical detail and assembly drawings
• Transitioning product design to production and test.
• Writing technical and proposal documents.
• Creating detailed design reports and presentations to summarize design/analysis results.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of material properties, manufacturing processes, and structural design
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 transport requirements, including but not limited to: shock, vibration, environmental hazards
• The candidate should be well versed in CAD design utilizing 3D digital product development tools and understanding geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

Job Field: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: 03/03/2026, 12:54:33 PM