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Mechanical and Tooling Designer CREO

DESE Research, Inc., Huntsville, AL, United States


DESE Research, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical and Tooling Designer CREO to support aerospace vehicle programs in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment. This role requires technical proficiency in CREO, strong mechanical design skills, and self‑sufficiency. If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Job Details The candidate will support the design, development, and documentation of tooling for manufacturing, ground support, and test operations across aerospace vehicle programs, interfacing directly with members of the customer team. This role involves generating and redlining 2‑D engineering drawings and 3‑D models in PTC Creo and in accordance with ASME Y14.5. The candidate will work with design engineering teams closely to deliver mechanical tooling solutions. A successful candidate will have the proven ability of a mechanical designer to generate conceptual designs in response to performance specifications, mature those designs, and produce comprehensive drawings and models. Having a collaborative attitude, being open to customer feedback, and showing attention to detail will set you up for success in this position.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field

Proficiency in PTC Creo (parametric modeling, assembly design, drawing creation and editing); ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications; ability to create and redline 2‑D engineering drawings and 3‑D models from the customer in PTC Creo in compliance with ASME Y14.5 standards; familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices

Experience with mechanical design or tooling development

Highly self‑directed and independent; able to assess requirements, make sound engineering judgments, and execute tasks with minimal supervision in a dynamic, customer‑facing environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Apply mechanical design techniques while working in a customer‑facing environment

Conceptualize, model, and draft solutions based on customer feedback

Successfully use CREO v10 and Windchill daily

Generate tooling and mechanical designs for aerospace vehicle equipment

Create mechanical drawings and models in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Benefits

Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums

Flexible work schedules

Two different flexible spending account options

Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional

Performance bonus program

Education reimbursement program

Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities

Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave

Robust 401k profit sharing plan

Opportunities for internal promotions

Employee referral incentive program

Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

EEO Statement Disability Accommodation for Applicants – DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.

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