Senior Mechanical Designer — CAD, PDM, DoD Standards

Bowhead; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Indian Head, MD. The role focuses on lifecycle engineering, energetic systems development, and cross‑service logistics for government and international partners.

Expect hands‑on design, strict configuration management, and data integrity across drawings and technical data packs. The ideal candidate will have CAD expertise (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo), DoD data management knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to create accurate 2D/3D drawings.
• Familiarity with DoD standards and data management practices.
• Experience with CAD software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo.

Responsibilities

• Administer configuration management for drawings, BOMs, and changes.
• Operate PDM systems to ensure version control and data integrity.
• Create designs complying with ASME/IPC and client standards.
• Develop accurate 2D/3D models and technical documents.
• Maintain data governance across engineering artifacts.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

GD&T

FEM/FEA

PDM systems

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Indian Head, MD. The role focuses on lifecycle engineering, energetic systems development, and cross‑service logistics for government and international partners.

Expect hands‑on design, strict configuration management, and data integrity across drawings and technical data packs. The ideal candidate will have CAD expertise (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo), DoD data management knowledge, and