Mechanical Design Engineer

SMARTFOX; California; Presencial; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SMARTFOX in California is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take products from concept to production. You will design with 3D CAD tools, apply GD&T, and validate through tests and simulations.

Responsibilities include modeling assemblies, performing tolerance analyses, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery. A strong optics for manufacturability and regulatory compliance is required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• Hands-on 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor, or CATIA.
• Strong grounding in statics, dynamics, and machine design.
• Ability to perform tolerance analysis and test setups.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Take products from napkin sketch to production through design, validation, and release.
• Build 3D models, assemblies, and fully dimensioned drawings with GD&T.
• Run FEA, CFD, and thermal studies and use results to optimize weight, strength, and cost.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to deliver quality parts on time.
• Manage BOMs, ECRs/ECOs, and revisions in PLM/ERP systems.
• Prepare documentation for certification and audits and support field troubleshooting.

Conhecimentos

Statics & dynamics

Machine design

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Prototyping

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Inventor

CATIA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Take products from napkin sketch to production: concept design, detailed design, prototyping, validation testing, and release to manufacturing
• Build 3D models, assemblies, and fully dimensioned drawings in SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor, or CATIA, with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 applied correctly
• Run FEA, CFD, and thermal studies (ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation, COMSOL, or similar) and use the results to make designs lighter, stronger, and cheaper
• Select and size materials, fasteners, bearings, gears, seals, actuators, and motors, balancing performance, cost, weight, and manufacturability
• Apply DFM/DFA across CNC machining, sheet metal, castings, welded fabrications, injection moulding, and additive manufacturing
• Build and test prototypes, run tolerance stack-ups, and lead design reviews, DFMEAs, and root-cause investigations when something fails in the lab or the field
• Work with domestic and overseas suppliers, machine shops, and contract manufacturers to get quality parts on time and on budget, including supporting first article inspections and production ramps
• Manage BOMs, ECRs/ECOs, and revisions in PLM and ERP systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Design to applicable standards and regulations such as ASME, UL, ANSI, ISO, FDA design controls, and ITAR/EAR requirements, and prepare documentation for certification and audits
• Support installation, commissioning, and field troubleshooting, including visits to plants, test sites, and customer facilities
• Use Python, MATLAB, or Excel to automate calculations and design trade studies, and use AI-assisted tools and generative design carefully to explore concepts faster, with your own engineering judgment on every drawing and release
• Collaborate daily with electrical, firmware, controls, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ship hardware people trust
• Write clear design specs, test plans, validation reports, and work instructions
• Level Typical experience What you’ll own
• Mechanical Design Engineer I / EIT - 0-2 years : Detailed CAD, drawings, hand calcs, test setups, and prototype builds, learning with a dedicated mentor and a paid path to your PE
• Mechanical Design Engineer II - 2-6 years : Owning subsystems or complete product designs, leading analysis and validation, managing supplier relationships, and mentoring junior engineers
• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - 6+ years : Leading complex programs and architecture decisions, setting design standards, guiding cross-functional teams, signing off on releases (and sealing as a PE where required), and shaping the product roadmap

Promotion criteria are written down at every level, with regular career conversations. Many of our engineers have moved into principal engineer, engineering management, systems engineering, program management, and product leadership roles.

What you bring

Must have :-

• Solid grounding in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, machine design, and engineering drawings
• Hands-on 3D CAD experience from a job, internship, co-op, capstone, or student team (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design/Build/Fly, robotics clubs, and similar count)
• A practical, curious mindset and willingness to get your hands dirty in the lab, on the shop floor, or in the field
• Clear communication in writing and in design reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent experience. We care about what you can build
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice to have (not required) :-

• FE exam passed or EIT status, and PE license or progress toward it (we cover exam fees, review courses, and renewals)
• Certifications such as CSWP/CSWE, ASME GDTP, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Certified Quality Engineer
• Experience with FEA/CFD, vibration and fatigue analysis, or tolerance analysis tools
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, weldments, castings, plastics, or elastomers
• Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems, change control, and design for regulated industries (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820)
• Experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, test fixtures, DAQ, and instrumentation
• Skills in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
• A personal project, robotics build, or portfolio you can walk us through
• Industry background in [aerospace and defense, automotive and EV, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, robotics, heavy equipment, energy and oil and gas, HVAC, consumer products, packaging, etc.]
• Spanish fluency, an asset for bilingual teams and manufacturing sites [if applicable]
• US citizenship or ability to meet ITAR requirements, and security clearance or willingness to obtain one [if applicable]
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to suppliers and customer sites [if applicable]