Lead Mechanical Engineer - Precision Optics & Automation

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives including stock options

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer based in Gardena, California. You will lead mechanical development across our hardware platform, ensuring the design integrates high-precision optics and supports scalable production.

The ideal candidate has over four years of experience in designing complex systems and a solid foundation in mechanics, heat transfer, and tolerance analysis. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing complex hardware systems.
• Strong foundation in mechanics of materials and tolerance analysis.
• Experience in leading technical efforts across hardware teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical execution from concept to production ramp.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to the engineering team.
• Architect electro-mechanical assemblies for scalable manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical system design

3D CAD proficiency

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Heat transfer

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer based in Gardena, California. You will lead mechanical development across our hardware platform, ensuring the design integrates high-precision optics and supports scalable production.

The ideal candidate has over four years of experience in designing complex systems and a solid foundation in mechanics, heat transfer, and tolerance analysis. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options and health insurance.