Sr. Mechanical Designer

Textron; Utah; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Job summary

Textron Systems seeks an experienced Mechanical Designer to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in mechanical design, familiarity with Siemens NX, and the ability to produce GD&T compliant layouts and 3D models for military applications.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, prepare formal documentation, and contribute to design for manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Ten years of mechanical design experience or eight years with an associated degree.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; Siemens NX preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 standards and MIL-Spec/EPR drawing practices.
• Experience with DFMA and manufacturability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electro-mechanical devices and subsystems with 3D modeling.
• Prepare engineering documentation, layouts, and part lists per ASME Y14.100 and MIL‑Spec.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturable designs and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with GD&T standards and programmatic baselines.
• Support production through tooling, prototypes, and design validation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

3D visualization

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. Textron Systems has the need for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and specialized tooling/handling equipment design. The candidate should be comfortable as a cognizant designer of mechanical systems for military applications. The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing processes and understand the tooling and equipment needed to aid fabrication and assembly. The candidate should also be well versed in Siemens NX CAD design software and understand the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Design problems.
• Perform detailed design of electro‑mechanical devices, subsystems, cabling, and equipment including modeling, drafting, and tolerance analysis in direct collaboration with an integrated engineering team.
• Prepare high‑quality formal engineering documentation (layouts, drawings, 3D models, parts lists, Engineering Change Notices, (ECN’s), vendor parts, etc.) per ASME Y14.100 and MIL‑Spec standards.
• Applies the following in the creation of technical data packages: ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing, military standards and specifications, manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to research, analyze and implement design solutions with attention to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience as a mechanical designer or associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology and 8 years relevant experience as a mechanical designer
• Strong proficiency with computer‑aided design tools; Siemens NX strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.X series of standards including ASME Y14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices), ASME Y14.5-2018 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing), ASME Y14.41(Digital Product Definition), and others.
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and formal release of engineering drawings for production.
• Military (NAS) hardware design and integration experience preferred.
• Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D.
• Experience with mechanism development, prototyping, and packaging.
• Familiarity with machine shop practices related to manufacturability is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.
• Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Active Secret clearance required; eligibility for SAP clearance is required. Top Secret clearance preferred.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

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-Utah-Hill AFB

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: 11/04/2026, 3:00:12 PM

Job Number: 346066