Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Maryland concentrate heavily in aerospace and defense, energy infrastructure, and government contracting, with steady demand from entry-level to senior project lead. The busiest hiring areas are the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs in Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis corridor. Established employers with a lasting Maryland presence include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, all of which run ongoing mechanical engineering programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Project Engineer, Mechanical
This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work in Towson, MD, minimum 3 Days per week.
Towson, MD, United States
Come make the world and accelerate your success.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Project Engineer, Mechanical, you’ll be part of our Global Tools & Storage team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:
- Successfully manage projects to achieve all quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives in a cross-functional environment.
- Independently execute prioritization, planning, scheduling, and tracking of objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Reliability, Suppliers, Manufacturing, etc.) to identify and clearly define customer requirements, and translate those requirements into appropriate product specifications
- Lead a core team of 2-3 engineers/designers to create a product that exceeds the product specifications while developing their skill and mentoring them along the way
- Recommend sound product design decisions following a thorough analysis of complex data
- Supervise prototype and engineering builds for engineering and manufacturing teams and initial production lots to ensure that the products are assembled and tested in the correct way to ensure long term product quality
- Implements design and process controls, conducts root-cause analysis, and apply statistical and Lean Six-Sigma techniques to maintain and improve product quality as problems arise thru the product development cycle
- Coordinates with Management to ensure programs are on track and identifies risk areas and suggest mitigation options to keep development moving in the right direction
- Utilize Engineering process to develop and deliver technical design in support of new product development.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You have managed a program, so you know that it takes action to get things done. You’re not afraid to lead by example. You have worked your way up through the various New Product Development roles, so you can lead empathetically and set clear career paths for direct reports. You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You want to work on a project where you can see the fruits of your labor come to life and enjoy getting to see the finished product on the shelves of major retailers around the globe. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
- Experience/training in Project Management preferred. PMP certification a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, creative, goal-oriented and good team player
- Computer literate; MS Word, Power Point, Excel, FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus)
- Demonstrated experience with product development: Design, DFM, Prototypes, root cause analysis
- Quality – use of statistical tools, process capability, DOE’s, stackups
- Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints
- Project Management – planning, scheduling, budgeting, executing, cross functional teamwork/leadership Workflow/routings/BOM’s
- Coordination of internal and external resources
- Accountable for managing a program and owning the results
- Enjoy Full/fast-paced design cycles that average 2 years and a dynamic work environment
- Possible international travel to visit manufacturing locations
- Must have desire to be a “hands-on” leader – future potential for a leadership role
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-MB1

The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00
This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
Project Engineer, Mechanical
This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work in Towson, MD, minimum 3 Days per week.
Towson, MD, United States
Come make the world and accelerate your success.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Project Engineer, Mechanical, you’ll be part of our Global Tools & Storage team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:
- Successfully manage projects to achieve all quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives in a cross-functional environment.
- Independently execute prioritization, planning, scheduling, and tracking of objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Reliability, Suppliers, Manufacturing, etc.) to identify and clearly define customer requirements, and translate those requirements into appropriate product specifications
- Lead a core team of 2-3 engineers/designers to create a product that exceeds the product specifications while developing their skill and mentoring them along the way
- Recommend sound product design decisions following a thorough analysis of complex data
- Supervise prototype and engineering builds for engineering and manufacturing teams and initial production lots to ensure that the products are assembled and tested in the correct way to ensure long term product quality
- Implements design and process controls, conducts root-cause analysis, and apply statistical and Lean Six-Sigma techniques to maintain and improve product quality as problems arise thru the product development cycle
- Coordinates with Management to ensure programs are on track and identifies risk areas and suggest mitigation options to keep development moving in the right direction
- Utilize Engineering process to develop and deliver technical design in support of new product development.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You have managed a program, so you know that it takes action to get things done. You’re not afraid to lead by example. You have worked your way up through the various New Product Development roles, so you can lead empathetically and set clear career paths for direct reports. You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You want to work on a project where you can see the fruits of your labor come to life and enjoy getting to see the finished product on the shelves of major retailers around the globe. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
- Experience/training in Project Management preferred. PMP certification a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, creative, goal-oriented and good team player
- Computer literate; MS Word, Power Point, Excel, FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus)
- Demonstrated experience with product development: Design, DFM, Prototypes, root cause analysis
- Quality – use of statistical tools, process capability, DOE’s, stackups
- Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints
- Project Management – planning, scheduling, budgeting, executing, cross functional teamwork/leadership Workflow/routings/BOM’s
- Coordination of internal and external resources
- Accountable for managing a program and owning the results
- Enjoy Full/fast-paced design cycles that average 2 years and a dynamic work environment
- Possible international travel to visit manufacturing locations
- Must have desire to be a “hands-on” leader – future potential for a leadership role
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-MB1

The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00
This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
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Mechanical Project Engineer Job Market in Maryland
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer licensure or active EIT registration in Maryland preferred
- Three or more years of experience managing mechanical systems projects from design to closeout
- Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Familiarity with federal contracting environments and DoD program documentation standards
Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical project engineer in Maryland?
You start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then register as an Engineer in Training through the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. From there, you accumulate supervised experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn a Professional Engineer license. Many Maryland employers in defense and government contracting treat PE licensure or active EIT status as a strong differentiator for project-level roles.
How much do mechanical project engineers make in Maryland?
Mechanical project engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $122,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,670 for the lowest 10% to over $176,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical project engineers in Maryland?
Maryland mechanical project engineer roles are posted by Kleinfelder, R. W. Warner, and Greenman-Pedersen and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's deep concentration of aerospace, defense, and federal agency contractors means hiring activity stays consistent year-round across the Baltimore and D.C. suburban corridors.
Which Maryland cities have the most mechanical project engineer jobs?
Baltimore, Towson, and Frederick account for the greatest concentration of mechanical project engineer openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors activity through its manufacturing, utilities, and healthcare infrastructure sectors, while the D.C. suburban counties of Montgomery and Prince George's generate strong demand through the dense cluster of federal contractors and government research facilities based there.
Are there remote mechanical project engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. About 75% of mechanical project engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most project engineering work. The tasks most likely to accommodate remote arrangements are design reviews, documentation, and project coordination, while site inspections, testing, and systems integration almost always require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a mechanical project engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate mechanical engineer role at a Maryland defense contractor or federal agency support firm, where project work is structured and mentored. Northrop Grumman and Leidos both run new-graduate rotational and associate engineer programs out of their Maryland campuses. Earning your EIT registration through the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers strengthens your application immediately. Lateral moves from roles in systems engineering, facilities engineering, or mechanical design are common stepping stones into full project engineer responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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