Mechanical Design Engineer 13806

Now Hiring: Mechanical Design Engineer (Direct Hire) — Westminster, MD

Salary: $80,000 – $85,000
Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our client's growing team in Westminster, MD. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering competitive compensation and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Position Summary:

The Design Engineer will lead and support the full product development lifecycle for advanced battery technologies — from design and prototyping through validation, pilot production, and process development. You’ll work closely with a cross-functional engineering team to deliver high-performance solutions for demanding applications, particularly in defense and aerospace sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all development phases including concept design, prototyping, validation, and pilot-scale production.

• Prepare and present both internal and customer-facing design reviews.

• Plan, develop, and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for battery fabrication and testing.

• Collaborate with team members to determine battery design parameters and mechanical characteristics.

• Develop tooling, fixtures, and processes for pilot-scale manufacturing.

• Coordinate and execute product development trials, then analyze and present results with actionable recommendations.

• Draft engineering documentation including assembly instructions and process specifications.

• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for design and process issues.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related science/engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of thriving in a collaborative environment.

• Self-starter with strong hands-on skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Preferred experience (not required):

  • Defense or aerospace industry background.

  • Knowledge of battery design, energy storage systems, or electrochemistry.

Why Apply?

• Direct hire with long-term growth potential

• Work on innovative battery technologies

• Support critical applications in defense and aerospace

• Be part of a collaborative and technical engineering team

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