A hands-on Mechanical Engineer is needed to lead product development, prototyping, testing, and the manufacturing launch of electro-mechanical products from concept through production, with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, cost control, and rapid time to market.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks
- Produce 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 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
- Assist in 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
- Sheet metal, plastics, machined parts, welded assemblies, and 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
Pay
Salary: USD 90,435 - 114,932 per year
Location
San Diego, CA (onsite)
Job Overview
This position supports a growing product development organization by driving new product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing launch activities. The role reports to the VP of Product Design & Development and collaborates with operations, manufacturing, sourcing, and leadership teams. It is well-suited for an engineer who can move seamlessly between CAD design, problem-solving, prototype evaluation, supplier coordination, and production-ready execution.
What We're Looking For
- Practical, hands-on engineer rather than purely theoretical
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfort with 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
The role supports a growing product development organization focused on bringing innovative products to market while continuously improving quality, serviceability, and manufacturing efficiency.