Mechanical Design Engineer / Missile systems components

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer 12 Month contract Onsite Grand Prairie, TX Pay: $60-$70 per hour Clearance: Secret Clearance required Join a mission-critical Air Dominance production program where your engineering expertise directly contributes to the development of advanced missile systems. We are seeking a Mechanical Review Board (MRB) Design Engineer to play a key role in ensuring production excellence, product integrity, and rapid issue resolution.

About the Role

As the Mechanical Review Board Design Engineer , you will be a vital part of a high-impact production team responsible for delivering key missile system components. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where you will lead investigations, resolve production challenges, and drive corrective actions that keep programs on track.

You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to assess non-conformances, determine root cause, and implement sustainable solutions—often under tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the Material Review Board (MRB) , evaluating non-conforming hardware for performance and compliance impacts
• Lead root cause investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve production issues
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and parts lists to assess technical concerns
• Drive cross-functional alignment on disposition decisions and corrective strategies
• Provide clear, concise updates to leadership in weekly status reviews
• Lead and communicate progress on investigative efforts across interdisciplinary teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Engineering discipline preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5, including tolerance stack analysis
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Creo design software
• Minimum 4 years of experience in root cause and corrective action methodologies
• Minimum 4 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to thrive in time-sensitive, high-visibility production environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing programs

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #706-IT York