Senior Mechanical Design & Development Engineer (SolidWorks & Prototyping)

Blue Signal Search; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is assisting a growing engineering and advanced manufacturing organization in Fayetteville, NC, seeking a Mechanical Design and Development Engineer to transform ambitious ideas into high-performance products. This role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

You'll develop concepts, create 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, lead iterative design improvements, evaluate manufacturability and cost, and document BOMs,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and development.
• 4+ years of hands-on SolidWorks experience with 3D CAD modeling and assemblies.
• Proven ability to develop creative mechanical solutions with manufacturability and cost in mind.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing (FDM, SLA, SLS) and prototyping.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and basic metrology.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical concepts addressing complex technical challenges while balancing functionality, manufacturability, cost, and customer expectations.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, moving assemblies, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks.
• Lead iterative design improvements through prototyping, testing, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to translate concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Evaluate design approaches, assess tradeoffs, and present recommendations during reviews.
• Maintain organized documentation including BOMs, drawings, and revisions.
• Investigate performance and manufacturing issues and implement design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Prototype testing

Design documentation

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Blue Signal Search is assisting a growing engineering and advanced manufacturing organization in Fayetteville, NC, seeking a Mechanical Design and Development Engineer to transform ambitious ideas into high-performance products. This role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

You'll develop concepts, create 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, lead iterative design improvements, evaluate manufacturability and cost, and document BOMs,