Lead Mechanical Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (AM)

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elastium is transforming footwear through automated, localized production. You will lead mass production rollout of Elastium production cells and drive the mechanical design of state-of-the-art 3D printers, from concept through testing and deployment.

You will partner with contract manufacturers and vendors to create repeatable processes, optimize tooling, and produce detailed documentation while solving complex mechanical challenges at scale.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years designing, testing, and shipping complex electromechanical systems (Robotics or Industrial Tech).
• Proficiency with NX as primary CAD for 2+ years.
• Strong track record building systems with robot arms or precision gantry kinematics.
• Hands-on CNC milling/turning, sheet metal fabrication, and welding; strong DFM/DFA knowledge.
• Familiarity with manufacturing system components: linear guides, ball screws, encoders, reducers, servos, pneumatics/hydraulics.
• High-agency operator with disciplined, accountable work style.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design of advanced FGF/FDM 3D printers from concept to deployment.
• Eliminate complex assemblies with simple, scalable designs; minimize parts count.
• Develop tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts.
• Create production process flows and subassembly layouts for quick-turn and scale production.
• Produce detailed documentation: test plans/reports, assembly instructions, inspections, BOMs, vendor specs.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers and vendors to establish repeatable processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and rollout.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics experience

NX CAD

DFM/DFA

CNC milling/turning

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Project accountability

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

Elastium is transforming footwear through automated, localized production. You will lead mass production rollout of Elastium production cells and drive the mechanical design of state-of-the-art 3D printers, from concept through testing and deployment.

You will partner with contract manufacturers and vendors to create repeatable processes, optimize tooling, and produce detailed documentation while solving complex mechanical challenges at scale.