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Mechanical Design Engineer

C/A Design Inc.
Exeter, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for reviewing, creating and updating the technical data package, including Solidworks models and associated internal design documentation to support compliance to customer requirements of precision thermal enclosures for the Aerospace and Defense industries. This is a critical role within the engineering team and requires a strict attention to detail.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Strives toward a culture of proactive safety.
  • Review customer drawings, parts list and specifications to understand design requirements.
  • Create detailed design breakdowns in Solidworks using customer supplied models to support the requirements of the vacuum braze and dip braze process.
  • Provide complete and accurate drawings for all final assembly, sub-assembly and sub-assembly components to be used for internal/external manufacturing and inspection processes.
  • Support Sales during quote for technical requirements and manufacturability review.
  • Support all additional design document needs of manufacturing and quality departments.
  • Collaborate with other technical disciplines such as Programming, Manufacturing Engineering and Special Process to ensure each project is a success.

Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Solidworks (minimum 3 years)
  • Experience in Design for Manufacture setting (minimum 3 Years)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical problems

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Education reimbursement program for professional development
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
  • Climate-controlled facility
  • Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
  • Complimentary coffee and refreshments
  • Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
  • Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
  • Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
  • Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
  • Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
  • Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
  • Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
  • Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products.
  • Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
  • Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions Disclaimer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About Heico

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.

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