Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive & Defense

MSI Defense Solutions; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year

Continuing Education

Job summary

MSI Defense Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to review design requirements, develop CAD models, and manage drawings and BOMs for production. The role emphasizes skeleton top-down parametric modeling in Creo, attention to manufacturing feasibility, and collaboration with Project Managers to keep schedules on track.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive/defense vehicle sectors, CREO CAD proficiency, Windchill, and experience with FEA tools such as Ansys.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• 5+ years in automotive, motorsports or defense vehicle field.
• Experience with sheet metal, weldments, and machined parts a plus.
• 3+ years as high-level CREO CAD user.
• 1 year Windchill PDM experience.
• FEA experience with Ansys is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience designing and analyzing automotive components and systems.
• Self-motivated, organized and responsible; leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of machining practices and fabrication shop procedures.
• MS Office experience.
• ITAR US Person status and potential security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Understand vehicle sub-systems (chassis, suspension, drivetrain, brakes, exterior/interior, payload, electrical, HVAC).
• Develop and manage vehicle components and assemblies in CAD; update project schedules.
• Model using PTC Creo 7.0 with skeleton top-down parametric modeling.
• Conduct structural FEA or analyses; coordinate with external partners when needed.
• Support prototypes with production and ensure CAD reflects manufacturing changes.
• Maintain thorough BOMs and production drawings; document design changes.
• Understand MSI ERP and cross-department workflow across the product life cycle.

Skills

5+ yrs auto/defense exp

Sheet metal & weldments

CREO CAD 3+ yrs

Windchill PDM

Ansys FEA

Communication skills

Automotive design

Self-motivation

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Machining knowledge

MS Office

ITAR compliance

Security clearance possible

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CREO CAD

Windchill PDM

Ansys

Job description

MSI Defense Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to review design requirements, develop CAD models, and manage drawings and BOMs for production. The role emphasizes skeleton top-down parametric modeling in Creo, attention to manufacturing feasibility, and collaboration with Project Managers to keep schedules on track.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive/defense vehicle sectors, CREO CAD proficiency, Windchill, and experience with FEA tools such as Ansys.