Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer, Coventry RI

dommagazine; Coventry; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is looking for a Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer in Coventry. This role involves managing drafted documentation and requires a minimum of two years' SolidWorks experience. Benefits include a four-day work week, generous PTO, and parental leave. Join the team to contribute to aviation innovation.

Benefits

4x10 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours of Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with SolidWorks and PDM.
• Ability to perform prolonged physical tasks.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings and details from sketches and concepts.
• Design complex drawings and construction documents.
• Prepare bills of material and construction documents.
• Create and markup existing PDF documents.
• Maintain technical knowledge through workshops.

Skills

Microsoft Office products

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage confidential information

Adaptability to shifting priorities

Effective collaboration

Education

2 years of professional experience with SolidWorks

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Overview

Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer, Coventry RI

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 06:33

Company: Bell

Category: Maintenance

Job Type: Permanent

City: Coventry

State: Rhode Island

Country: United States

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you. Response Technologies is a Rhode Island - based, award-winning company that is dedicated to the design and development of disruptive products and technologies that Save Lives. Our expertise in material sciences, coupled with our additive manufacturing and innovative processes, continues to strengthen our position as industry leaders. Join our team and help us accelerate our successes.

Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design/CAD Design Engineer will work to manage and create all drafted documentation associated with projects. The documentation will primarily be creating and modifying 3D models, assemblies, and 2D production drawings using the SolidWorks CAD software, and the scope of the job will span all elements of the project life cycle inclusive of gathering project requirements, preliminary and final design, procurement and As-Builts of equipment and materials, project monitoring and control. Work will also include updating management of documentation for existing equipment systems. This position is onsite in Coventry, Rhode Island.

What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer:

Responsibilities

• CAD Operation/Design; preparing design drawings, details, and sketches from sketches, concepts or mark-ups provided by team engineers or project management staff
• Drawing and plot drawings to scale, as required
• Work under the direction of the CAD Manager to design complex drawings, construction documents, routine design layouts, detailed drawings, equipment skid and piping
• Prepare complex drawings, scaled equipment layouts, and equipment details
• Prepare and work with bills of material and other construction documents
• Develop equipment/material schedules and material takeoffs, from drawings or sketches
• Support preparation of requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors, as directed
• Create and markup existing PDF documents using Adobe
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, and reviewing relevant technical publications

Qualifications

Skills You Bring to This Role

• Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in timely manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible to shifting priorities and changes
• Ability to function effectively in a collaborative team environment

What you need to be successful

• At least 2 years of professional experience working with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during the entire duration of shift
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools
  • Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks
  • Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects

Benefits

• You’ll be off every Friday with our 4x10 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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