15 Apr 2026

Full-Time Mechanical Engineer

Bowhead… – Posted by Roland DIBO – Anywhere

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for supporting manufacturing projects. This position combines hands-on technical work and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with engineering drawings and quality assurance techniques, organizational skills, in depth experience with precision machining operations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is 100% on site in Indian Head, MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems
  • Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis
  • Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies
  • Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed
  • Interface with government personnel

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
  • Proven ability to independently drive tasks and projects from concept to production.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)
  • Experience with engineering drawings including GD&T, and design for manufacturing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated experience developing, testing, and producing components and systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
  • Technical writing skills, with experience authoring test plans, procedures, and detailed technical reports.
  • Familiarity with researching and applying relevant military and commercial specifications and standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM, ISO)
  • Conceptual and/or practical experience with finite element analysis (FEA) methods to support mechanical design and evaluation
  • In the office up to 5 days per week as required with option for situational telework.
Physical Demand:
    • Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment.
    • Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
    • Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop.
    • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
    • Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Location: Indian Head, MD 20640

Type: Full-time

Consider taking Creo training for qualifying for this job position.

Creo Advanced Assembly Intensive

CREO TRAINING: LEARN TO DESIGN

GD&T Training

Consider taking SolidWorks training  for qualifying for this job position.

SolidWorks: Advanced Modeling

How to Apply

https://www.bowhead.com/careers

Job Categories: 3D CAD, Creo, Mechanical Engineer, and Solidworks. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: CREO11, PTCCREO, and SolidWorks. Salary: 100,000 and above. Job expires in 48 days.

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