Sr Mechanical Designer

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for military applications. The candidate must be proficient in Siemens NX and comfortable generating CAD files and technical documents.

The role involves collaboration with engineering teams and requires skills in GD&T. Benefits include flexible work schedules and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and specialized tooling design.
• Comfortable as a cognizant designer for military applications.
• Familiar with manufacturing environments and tooling needed for fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Generate high quality 2D and 3D CAD files in NX.
• Prepare and update design and assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for design solutions.

Skills

Siemens NX

Mechanical systems design

GD&T

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

High school or trade school

Tools

NX CAD Tool

Job description

Sr Mechanical Designer

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.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Job Summary:

Textron has 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 environments 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 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Job Description:

• Generate high quality 2D and 3D CAD files in NX
• Prepare and update detail design drawings, assembly drawings, Indented Parts Lists primarily for military applications.
• 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).
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis calculations.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills using Siemens NX (version 10.0 or greater) required preferred.
• High school, trade school or higher, previous training or experience using UG NX CAD Tool
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Good communication skills
• Ability to mentor/train junior level personnel
• Familiarity with machine shop practices related to manufacturability is preferred.
• Familiarity with military hardware and fasteners is preferred.

How We Care

- 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.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$36.11 - $54.11 per hour.

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-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 07/25/2026, 6:04:14 AM
Job Number: 343966