MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

The Marvin Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor based in Southern California near LAX, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. This 100% onsite role translates technical requirements into SolidWorks models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and production-ready documentation for equipment enclosures, structures, and assemblies.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models and drawings, managing BOMs, and coordinating with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience developing mechanical designs from requirements through released fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks to create and revise 3D parts, assemblies, and production-quality 2D drawings.
• Ability to create and maintain bills of material, specifications, drawing packages, and configuration-controlled engineering records.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, fits, fasteners, and design-for-manufacture practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models and production-quality 2D fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Prepare bills of material, design specifications, drawing packages, and revision-controlled engineering records.
• Translate functional, interface, packaging, access, environmental, and transportation requirements into practical mechanical designs.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, controls, thermal-management, and installed-equipment stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality to resolve material, fabrication, fit-up, assembly, and inspection issues.
• Support prototypes and production builds, troubleshoot floor issues, and process engineering changes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on factors such as work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Offers reflect the total compensation package.

This position is 100% onsite

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained "A Tradition of Excellence", serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

Position Summary

Marvin Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to translate technical requirements into manufacturable SolidWorks models, 2D drawings, bills of material, and production-ready documentation for equipment enclosures, structures, and assemblies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models and production-quality 2D fabrication and assembly drawings
• Prepare bills of material, design specifications, drawing packages, and revision-controlled engineering records
• Translate functional, interface, packaging, access, environmental, and transportation requirements into practical mechanical designs
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, controls, thermal-management, and installed-equipment stakeholders
• Work with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality to resolve material, fabrication, fit-up, assembly, and inspection issues
• Support prototypes and production builds, troubleshoot floor issues, and process engineering changes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of experience developing mechanical designs from requirements through released fabrication and assembly documentation
• Required proficiency using SolidWorks to create and revise 3D parts, assemblies, and production-quality 2D drawings
• Ability to create and maintain bills of material, specifications, drawing packages, and configuration-controlled engineering records
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, fits, fasteners, and design-for-manufacture practices, with clear cross-functional communication
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Power-equipment control-room experience, including transportable control rooms, E-houses, modular control buildings, or comparable equipment enclosures
• Deployable or equipment-shelter design experience, including packaging, access, lifting and tie-downs, transportation, or field-installation considerations
• Related structural or mechanical systems experience, such as welded frames, sheet-metal enclosures, equipment mounting, environmental sealing, thermal management, HVAC integration, structural calculations, or finite-element analysis

Export Control Compliance Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

U.S. citizenship is required for roles involving government security clearances or access to export-controlled information. Certain positions may also restrict dual citizenship in accordance with U.S. government regulations.

EEO / Disability / Vets

The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.

E-Verify

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Reasonable Accommodation / Accessibility

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact People & Culture at 310.674.5030.