Mechanical Engineer - Defense - Wilmington, MA - JN-072026-7071133

Work on innovative RF, EMI/EMC, and surge protection products.
Strong exposure to full product lifecycle and design ownership.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialized engineering and manufacturing organization that develops high-performance electronic and protection solutions for commercial, industrial, aerospace, and defence markets. Known for its technical expertise and commitment to innovation, the company designs and manufactures mission-critical products that support demanding applications where quality, reliability, and performance are essential.

With a collaborative and hands-on engineering environment, the organization invests heavily in product development, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing processes. Employees have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to new product introductions, and play a meaningful role in bringing complex engineering solutions from concept through production.

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and documenting specialised products while supporting both new product development and ongoing product improvements. Working closely with engineering, production, quality, and product management teams, the successful candidate will contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept generation and prototyping to validation, manufacturing support, and project delivery.

Create and develop 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
Lead design reviews, prototype development, testing, validation, and ECO processes.
Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects successfully.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a mechanically minded engineer with experience in product design and development within a manufacturing environment. They will possess strong CAD skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines while managing competing project priorities.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
2+ years of product design experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Strong communication, project management, and technical documentation skills.

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing engineering organisation where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued. Engineers are given significant exposure to product development activities, opportunities to collaborate with experienced technical professionals, and the ability to make a direct impact on product performance and business success.