What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer III position at H2B Consulting, Inc.?
Full-time Contract Position – Hagerstown, MD
Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits
The Company
Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.
The Position
In this role, you will design and optimize tooling, jigs, fixtures, and semi-automated equipment that support manufacturing and assembly operations. Using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and 3D modeling platforms (3D Xperience), you’ll transform engineering concepts into detailed designs while ensuring manufacturability, safety, and precision. The ideal candidate combines hands-on design expertise with practical problem-solving, thrives in multi-disciplinary teams, and contributes to continuous improvement across product development and production.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop detailed mechanical designs for tooling, jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated equipment used in aircraft modification and component sub-assembly
- Create and review CAD models, 3D Xperience layouts, and detailed 2D drawings for clarity, completeness, and accuracy
- Identify and resolve design errors or deficiencies; recommend revisions and process improvements
- Support manufacturing teams through design conception, fabrication, and tool tryout phases to ensure design integrity and efficiency
- Collaborate with product engineering to enhance producibility and manufacturability during design, testing, and field use
- Assist in defining tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or vendor-supplied tools
- Work cross-functionally within multi-disciplinary design and development teams to achieve project goals
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No immediate direct reports
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Typically 6 years of relevant mechanical design experience (advanced degrees may substitute)
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and 3D modeling software such as 3D Xperience, CATIA, or SolidWorks
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, mechanical systems, and tooling design processes
- Ability to interpret and produce precise technical documentation and design drawings
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
Preferred Experience
- Experience designing for aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and configuration control
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and GD&T standards
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Work Environment
- On-site position located in Hagerstown, Maryland
- This is an 8-month contract
Compensation
- Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $35 - $40, with additional benefits
Requirements
- Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- None required
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Perks of the Job
Health Benefits
Multiple Healthcare plans are available, Vision, Dental, Medical, and Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Competitive Paid Leave plan includes 10 (PTO) days, 12 Paid holidays, and 5 sick days
Financial Benefits
Nonmatching, self-administered 401k program through Human Interest
Top Tier Clients
H2B works with resume-building Clients, offering vast opportunities for growth
Professional Support
Our employees are set up for success with the tools, training, and time they need
Culture of Inclusivity
We embrace difference, and we value diversity in our, and every, workforce
Salary : $35 - $40
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