In Poway, California, a hands-on Mechanical Engineer is sought to drive the design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing launch of electro-mechanical products from concept through production. This role sits at the intersection of design and operations, demanding practical problem solving, collaboration across cross-functional teams, and a relentless focus on manufacturability, reliability, and speed to market. You will report to the VP of Product Design & Development and partner with operations, manufacturing, sourcing, and leadership to bring innovative ideas to life.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks
- Create 3D CAD models, production drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation
- Support the full product development lifecycle from concept through production release
- Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations teams to resolve engineering and production issues
- Build, test, and evaluate prototypes
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures or field issues
- Support product validation, reliability testing, and design improvements
- Assist with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost reduction initiatives
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including product management, operations, and quality
- Help manage engineering changes and revision control
- Support continuous product improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited U.S. university
- Minimum of 3 years of mechanical engineering and product development experience
- Strong SolidWorks design experience
- Experience designing real-world production products and assemblies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes including:
- Sheet metal
- Plastics
- Machined parts
- Welded assemblies
- Injection molded components
- Experience creating production drawings and applying GD&T/tolerances
- Strong mechanical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while supporting a fast-moving engineering team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Technologies
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with strong product development experience to support new product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing launch activities. This role reports directly to the VP of Product Design & Development and works closely with operations, manufacturing, sourcing, and leadership teams. The position is ideal for an engineer who can move between CAD design, prototype evaluation, supplier coordination, and real-world product improvement, with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, cost control, and speed to market.
What We're Looking For
- Practical, hands-on engineer — not purely theoretical
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working around prototypes, production equipment, and hands-on testing
- Ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability
- Self-starter who can execute quickly and communicate clearly
About the Role
This role supports a growing product development organization focused on bringing innovative products to market while continuously improving quality, serviceability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Pay
USD 90,435.41 - 114,932.98 per year
Work Location
In person, Poway, CA (onsite)