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Mechanical Design Engineer

SM Global IT LLCKent, WA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in mechanical design, GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, and aerospace hardware development.
  • The ideal candidate will support the complete product lifecycle, from concept and prototype through manufacturing and production, while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and support mechanical components and assemblies
  • Create and review engineering drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure manufacturability
  • Support prototype builds, product validation, and production releases
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Engineering teams
  • Resolve design and manufacturing issues
  • Participate in design reviews and engineering change activities
  • Prepare engineering documentation and technical reports
  • Ensure designs meet quality, cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
  • Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
  • Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings
  • Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Knowledge of machining, fabrication, precision manufacturing, and assembly processes
  • Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following CAD tools:
    • Siemens NX (Preferred)
    • CATIA
    • Creo
    • SolidWorks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aerospace, Space, Aviation, or Defense industry experience
  • Experience supporting structural hardware or aerospace mechanisms
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECR)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Prototype development, validation, and qualification testing
  • Manufacturing process improvements
  • High-volume or precision manufacturing experience

Skills

CAD
CATIA
Design for Manufacturing
GD&T
Mechanical Design
SolidWorks
Tolerance Analysis

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