Job Description

Aegis Worldwide

Mechanical Design Engineer

1st SHIFT/$100k-$140k/Full-Time

South Bend, IN

Overview:

Aegis Worldwide is curently partnered with an Indiana-based tactical fuel and water systems manufacturer.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating technical specificationsto ensure alignment with customer expectations and industry standards.
• Guiding the design lifecyclefrom conceptual sketches to detailed CAD models.
• Conducting regular review meetingswith stakeholders to discuss project milestones and deliverables.
• Developing comprehensive BOMsthat reflect all necessary components for project execution.
• Performing rigorous validation simulations and testson system designs to ensure reliability and functionality.
• Creating precise manufacturing drawingsthat serve as definitive guides for production teams.
• Liaising with machine shopsto ensure accurate translation of design intent into manufactured components.
• Extending post-manufacturing supportto address any issues during assembly or deployment.
• Developing detailed schematicsthat accurately convey the interfaces and details of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Vendor collaborationon new or existing technologies to solve design problems in a timely manner and acceptable cost.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineeringor a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experiencein design, development, and product release.
• Proficiency in CADfor design and drafting, preference for use of SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in CAE and CFD simulationsto predict and optimize system performance.
• Six Sigma certificationpreferred for advanced process optimization.
• Strong background in structural designfor robust and reliable engineering solutions.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensepreferred for senior roles.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationis a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D printingand additive manufacturing processes.
• Optimizing workflowsto enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for new products.
• Leading cross-functional teamsto foster collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality disciplines.