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Textron Systems

Sr Mechanical Designer

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What they do

A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.

$59,640 / year median in Massachusetts

-2% projected decline

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Sr Mechanical Designer

Textron Systems


  • Wilmington, Massachusetts

PERMANENT

Updated 09/04/2026

Job Description

Job Summary
  • Sr Mechanical Designer
  • Description
  • Who We Are
  • Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide.

We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

  • Job Summary:
  • Textron has need for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and specialized tooling/handling equipment design.

The candidate should be comfortable as a cognizant designer of mechanical systems for military applications. The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing environments and understand the tooling and equipment needed to aid fabrication and assembly. The candidate should also be well versed in Siemens NX CAD design software and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

  • + Generate high quality 2D and 3D CAD files in NX + Prepare and update detail design drawings, assembly drawings, Indented Parts Lists primarily for military applications.
+ Applies the following in the creation of technical data packages:
ANSI Y14.5

dimensioning and tolerancing, military standards and specifications, manufacturing and assembly processes.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering teams to research, analyze and implement design solutions with attention to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).

+ Perform tolerance stack-up analysis calculations.

  • Qualifications
  • Skills and Qualifications:
  • + Demonstrated skills using Siemens NX (version 10.

0 or greater) required preferred. + High school, trade school or higher, previous training or experience using

UG NX CAD

Tool

+ Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

+ Good communication skills

+ Ability to mentor/train junior level personnel

+ Familiarity with machine shop practices related to manufacturability is preferred.

+ Familiarity with military hardware and fasteners is preferred.

  • How We Care
  • At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Education Assistance
  • Career Development & Training Opportunities
  • Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Are you a Military Veteran?
  • Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.

We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $36.11

  • $54.11 per hour.
  • EEO Statement
  • Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Recruiting Company:
  • Textron Systems
  • Primary Location:
  • US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
  • Job Function:
  • Engineering
  • Schedule:
  • Full-time
  • Job Level:
  • Individual Contributor
  • Job Type:
  • Experienced
  • Shift:
  • First Shift
  • Travel:
  • Yes, 10 of the Time
  • Job Posting:
  • 07/24/2026, 3:04:14 PM
  • Job Number:
  • 343966
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Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Mental Health
  • Other Retirement and Savings