Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. MacLean Power Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary
Using engineering techniques, helps to design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and/or components.
Job Duties
Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
Design, model and test prototypes for products
Establish design briefs
Evaluates engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses
Create concepts, performance and production criteria
Identify and select materials needed for production
Create parts lists
List costs involved in production
Make samples of working models for demonstration
Plan marketing initiatives for product
Negotiate appropriate production processes
Improve usability of an item
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts
Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
Performs work under general supervision
Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience
Competencies/ Skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Technical skills
Vision
Creativity
Ability to meet deadlines
Planning skills
Leadership skills
Pay range: $78,000.00 - $90,000.00