Mechanical Design Engineer

Swoon is partnering with a global manufacturer of advanced connectivity and interconnect solutions serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead product design from concept through production.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new mechanical products while enhancing existing product lines
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Perform engineering analysis and calculations to validate designs
• Support prototype development, testing, and new product introduction activities
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and test engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet performance requirements
• Drive engineering changes, product improvements, and cost reduction initiatives
• Investigate production challenges and recommend effective design solutions
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX
• Experience developing engineering drawings, assemblies, and BOMs
• Familiarity with prototype development, engineering change processes (ECO/ECN), and product validation
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams