Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote Eligible

Mechanical Design Engineer

Join our team to design and detail sheet metal components from concept to series production, ensuring manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-efficiency. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will modify components for individual applications and generate precise manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks software, adhering to company design guidelines and industry GD&T standards. You will collaborate closely with production, vendors, and other departments to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail sheet metal components from concept to production.
• Modify components to fit specific applications.
• Generate accurate manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs meet customer and system requirements by consulting with engineers and managers.
• Communicate with vendors to gather information and provide details to the purchasing department.
• Coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Synthesize and interpret complex information to define production procedures.
• Design required fixtures/devices and apply design principles.
• Utilize engineering tools such as FEA simulation and engineering formulas.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of design and production.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in 3D modeling and drafting.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts and sheet metal design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as forming, welding, machining, and assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in conveyor design and development.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Work Environment

This position offers a fully remote work environment with occasional local in-person meetings. The role requires the use of SolidWorks software and interaction with various teams and vendors to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.