Mechanical Systems Design Engineer, Tactical Fluid Handling

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering•South Bend, IN

8h•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Aegis Worldwide is partnering with an Indiana manufacturer specializing in tactical fuel and water systems. Step into a role where you take ideas from first sketch to fully documented, shop-ready designs that perform in demanding environments. A day in this role Your morning starts by reviewing customer and industry specifications, aligning requirements with practical design paths. You translate concepts into detailed CAD, host milestone reviews with stakeholders, and shape a complete bill of materials that production can trust. Midday, you run CAE/CFD analyses to validate performance and reliability, then refine models based on results. In the afternoon, you release precise manufacturing drawings, consult with the machine shop to confirm manufacturability, and provide post-build support as assemblies come together. Along the way, you capture system interfaces in clean mechanical/electrical schematics and collaborate with vendors to incorporate the right technologies at the right cost and timeline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).
5+ years of progressive experience in design, development, and product release.
Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) for design and drafting.
Hands-on CAE/CFD proficiency to predict and optimize system performance.
Background in structural design for robust, reliable hardware.
Proven ability to streamline workflows and reduce time-to-market.
Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification preferred
PE license preferred
PMP is a plus
Familiarity with 3D printing and additive manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

Interpret and verify technical specifications against customer expectations and industry standards.
Own the design lifecycle from concept sketches to detailed CAD models and documentation.
Lead regular design reviews to track milestones and deliverables.
Build comprehensive BOMs that cover every component for execution.
Run rigorous validation using CAE/CFD and testing to confirm reliability and function.
Produce unambiguous manufacturing drawings for production teams.
Partner with machine shops to ensure design intent translates to precision parts.
Provide post-manufacturing/assembly support to resolve issues quickly.
Create detailed schematics that clearly depict mechanical–electrical interfaces.
Work with vendors to evaluate and apply new or existing technologies on schedule and within cost targets.