Hybrid Mechanical Engineer II - Design & Prototyping

Goddard; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Parental leave

Company events

Job summary

Goddard in San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II with 3-5 years of hands-on experience to translate ideas into real products. You’ll design, test, and refine mechanical concepts, balancing function, aesthetics, and cost, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

This hybrid role requires 2–4 days in the office each week and occasional travel to local client sites. You'll work with SolidWorks, perform GD&T, and contribute to design for manufacturing, robotics, automation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and DFX with sheet metal, weldments, or plastics.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation, or medical devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, drafting, test, analysis and documentation tasks to support product success.
• Apply engineering principles across multiple industries.
• Work with clients and as a key member on project teams.
• Communicate clearly with team members, senior management, and the client throughout the project.
• Stay current with product development, production, and rapid prototyping methodologies.
• Identify and flag potential technical risks with the team.
• Monitor project progress and assist in major problem resolutions.
• Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
• Be proficient in SolidWorks CAD package.
• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).

Skills

Mechanical design

DFX

2D drawing (GD&T a plus)

PLM

Tolerance analysis

Sustaining engineering

Robotics & automation

Medical devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T software

Job description

Goddard in San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II with 3-5 years of hands-on experience to translate ideas into real products. You’ll design, test, and refine mechanical concepts, balancing function, aesthetics, and cost, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

This hybrid role requires 2–4 days in the office each week and occasional travel to local client sites. You'll work with SolidWorks, perform GD&T, and contribute to design for manufacturing, robotics, automation, and