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Designer III

DP Professionals

Hagerstown, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
2D Drafting, 3D Design, 3D Modeling, Aerospace and Defense, Assembly Equipment, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Design Verification, Ergonomics, Field Trials, Functional Testing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lifting Equipment, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Outsourcing, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Security Clearance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Tool and Die Manufacturing, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Hagerstown, MD
POSTED
16 days ago
DPP is seeking a Designer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
 
Work location: Onsite in Hagerstown, MD
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen
 
Position summary:
  • In this role, you will apply advanced engineering and design skills to create highly complex tooling solutions that support aircraft modification, component subassembly, and integrated manufacturing operations.
  • Your work will span concept development through fabrication support, covering jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semiautomated tooling systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, refine, and review tooling layouts, detailed 2D drawings, and 3D models for clarity, accuracy, safety, and manufacturability.
  • Identify design errors, interferences, and process risks; recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with product engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure tooling supports efficient, repeatable producibility across build, test, and field use environments.
  • Support design verification and functional tryout of tools, ensuring completeness from initial concept through final acceptance.
  • Assist in developing acceptance criteria for inhouse or outsourced tooling fabrication.
  • Provide handson design support for integrating new processes, improving existing workflows, and enabling ergonomic, safe, and costeffective production.
Mechanical Tooling Design:
This position centers on mechanical tooling design for aircraft integration and component manufacturing.
  • Develop CADbased design concepts using 3D Xperience, 3D modeling tools, and detailed 2D drafting practices.
  • Participate actively in concept generation, design reviews, and process development within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Exercise considerable autonomy in determining design approaches, engineering solutions, and decisionmaking.
  • Lead design efforts for tooling including jigs, fixtures, lifting/support equipment, assembly aids, and semiautomated or ergonomic production tools.
  • Ensure design intent is maintained through fabrication, tooling tryout, and production integration.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering, fabrication shops, and operations on tooling requirements and best practices.
  • Support producibility improvements, fielduse considerations, and sustainment tooling needs. 
Education and experience:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field, typically with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Advanced degrees may substitute for relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with computeraided engineering (CAE/CAD) tools.
  • Comfortable working in multidisciplinary engineering teams and fastpaced development environments. 
Work environment – physical, mental, emotional requirements:
  • Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
  • Frequent repetitive hand/arm motions, requiring dexterity with design tools and computer interfaces.
  • Rare lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.
  • Rare exposure to fumes, chemicals, or loud noise environments. 
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Nikki at Nikki.Rickey@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00637).

US Citizen: This role may require the ability to obtain a US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
 
 
 

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