Mechanical Design Engineer

Kinetic Personnel Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Huntington Beach, CA, to support advanced R&D projects requiring strong mechanical design, 3D CAD, and structural analysis. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, proficiency in Siemens NX or similar software, and a background in aerospace or aircraft design is preferred.

This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity and competitive benefits. Applicants must meet U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with structural analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and 3D CAD models for projects.
• Create and refine models using Siemens NX or similar CAD software.
• Perform or support structural analysis to evaluate design integrity.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to complex design projects.
• Support R&D activities through design, modeling, and analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

5+ years experience

3D CAD modeling

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pay Range: $40.00–$50.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

City: Huntington Beach, CA

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support specialized engineering and research and development projects. This position is ideal for a design engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background, advanced 3D CAD modeling skills, and experience with structural analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software, and preferably a background in aerospace or aircraft design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and detailed 3D CAD models for specialized engineering applications.
• Create and refine engineering models using Siemens NX or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Perform or support structural analysis to evaluate design integrity and performance.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to complex design and development projects.
• Support research and development activities through detailed design, modeling, and engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to address design challenges and meet project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using Siemens NX or similar software.
• Experience with structural analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering degree preferred.
• Aerospace or aircraft design experience preferred.

Work Environment

• Specialized engineering and research and development environment.
• Projects involving complex mechanical design and advanced engineering applications.
• Opportunity to contribute to technically challenging design and development projects.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must meet applicable U.S. export-control and ITAR eligibility requirements.
• Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $40.00–$50.00, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits.

Immediate employment opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.