Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, NC (On-site)

Our client, a growing engineering and advanced manufacturing organization, is seeking a Mechanical Design and Development Engineer to help transform ambitious technical ideas into innovative, high-performance products. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, developing original mechanical solutions, and bringing concepts to life through hands-on design and prototyping. With continued organizational growth, a collaborative engineering culture, and direct access to experienced leadership, this position offers the freedom to innovate, take ownership of meaningful projects, and make a lasting impact on technologies supporting critical applications.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation based on technical expertise, professional experience, and demonstrated engineering capabilities.
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced mechanical systems and innovative products supporting defense and industrial applications.
• A collaborative, close-knit engineering environment where ideas are valued and individual contributions directly influence project outcomes.
• Meaningful career advancement opportunities within a growing organization that recognizes initiative, technical excellence, and leadership potential.

Focus:

• Develop innovative mechanical concepts and engineered solutions that address complex technical challenges while balancing functionality, manufacturability, cost, and customer expectations.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, moving mechanical assemblies, technical drawings, and supporting engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Lead iterative design improvements through additive manufacturing, prototype development, hands-on testing, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to translate mechanical concepts into reliable, production-ready solutions.
• Evaluate alternative design approaches, assess technical tradeoffs, and present well-supported recommendations during engineering discussions and design reviews.
• Develop and maintain organized engineering documentation, including bills of materials, dimensional specifications, product drawings, and design revisions.
• Investigate mechanical performance and manufacturing challenges, identify root causes, and implement design improvements that enhance reliability, quality, and production efficiency.

Skill Set:

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in product development, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing, with demonstrated success creating practical mechanical solutions.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on SolidWorks experience, including 3D CAD modeling, moving mechanical assemblies, technical drawings, and comprehensive design documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop creative mechanical solutions while considering manufacturability, cost, functionality, and customer requirements.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies, including FDM, SLA, and SLS, along with experience in 3D printing, prototype preparation, post-processing, and functional testing.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5-2018, GD&T principles, common manufacturing processes, precision mechanical components, and basic metrology techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess the ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET security clearance. An active clearance is not required at the time of application.

About Blue Signal: 

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