Mechanical Design Engineer 13806

Overview

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.

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.

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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