Sr Mechanical Designer

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development & training

Wellness program & fitness reimburse

401(k) with company funding

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Sr Mechanical Designer with extensive experience in mechanical systems design for military applications. The role requires NX CAD proficiency, GD&T, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and DFMA optimized designs.

Candidate should have 10+ years in mechanical engineering and tooling/handling equipment, with a background in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Siemens NX CAD (v10.0+) for military applications.
• Experience with GD&T per ANSI Y14.5 and military specs.
• Familiarity with tooling and fabrication processes in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate high quality 2D and 3D NX CAD files and drawings.
• Prepare detail and assembly drawings with Indented Parts Lists for military use.
• Apply ANSI Y14.5 GD&T and military standards to technical data.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for DFMA design solutions.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses.

Skills

Siemens NX

UG NX CAD Tool

Secret clearance

Communication skills

Mentor/train junior staff

DFMA understanding

Military hardware knowledge

Education

High school / trade school (or higher)

Job description

Sr Mechanical Designer

Description

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.

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

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. Below are just a few examples!

• 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.

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: 07/24/2026, 3:04:14 PM
Job Number: 343966