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Mechanical Design Checking Engineers

PGS Worldwide


Job Location:

Annapolis, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 90 - 90
Posted: 17 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PGS Worldwide is seeking Mechanical Design Checking Engineers in Annapolis Maryland for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support mechanical and electro-mechanical design documentation by creating and reviewing 3D CAD models engineering drawings and Model Based Definition packages. Engineers will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design accuracy manufacturability configuration control and compliance with applicable ASME drawing and GD&T standards.

Required Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Principal Track Job ID 1930: Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience masters degree with 3 years or PhD with 1 year.
  • Senior Principal Track Job ID 1931: Bachelors degree with 8 years of relevant experience masters degree with 6 years or PhD with 4 years.
  • Candidates without a degree may substitute an additional 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 3 years of experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • 3 years of experience with 3D CAD modeling tools.
  • 3 years of experience developing and releasing engineering models and drawings.
  • 3 years of experience developing and releasing Model Based Definition / Digital Product Definition packages.
  • Familiarity with GD&T interpretation.
  • Experience reviewing engineering drawings and designs for accuracy manufacturability and assembly.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical or machine design principles.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across large multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval as required.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or Teamcenter MPLM.
  • 5 years of Siemens NX experience.
  • Advanced GD&T interpretation experience.
  • Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Experience managing configuration for large mechanical systems or vehicle platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering release procedures and configuration-management practices.
  • Experience managing Engineering Bills of Material through effectivity management.
  • Experience working with Model Based Definition in NX.
  • Ability to independently develop and implement technical solutions with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to manage complex technical assignments under schedule and program pressure.

What Youll Do

  • Create and review 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Develop documentation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.41 requirements.
  • Review engineering drawings and models for accuracy completeness manufacturability and assembly.
  • Support development and release of Model Based Definition and Digital Product Definition packages.
  • Verify drawing dimensions tolerances notes and technical content.
  • Work with multidisciplinary engineering review teams to resolve design and documentation issues.
  • Ensure engineering documentation is clear accurate and suitable for downstream manufacturing and assembly.
  • Support mechanical design process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain proper design configuration and engineering release control.
  • Support Product Lifecycle Management activities and engineering-data management.
  • Assist with Engineering Bill of Material configuration and effectivity management.
  • Provide technical guidance on design checking drawing practices and configuration-management issues.

Work Schedule / Shift

  • 9/80 work schedule.
  • Full-time onsite in Annapolis Maryland.

Pay

  • Principal Track Job ID 1930: 5 years of relevant experience $90.00 per hour.
  • Senior Principal Track Job ID 1931: 8 years of relevant experience $104.57 per hour.

Job ID: 1930/1931

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.


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