Mechanical Design Engineer I (SolidWorks)

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated, based in Carson, is seeking a Design Engineer I to design mechanical components using SolidWorks and produce precise 3D CAD models and drawings. You will perform tolerance analyses, develop parts for manufacturability, and collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and analysis teams to ensure reliable designs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0–2 years of design experience, with strong GD&T and engineering drawing skills, plus good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of mechanical product design experience.
• G/D&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, fit and clearance analyses, and basic calculations.
• Design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and cost optimization.
• Review and modify existing designs to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, quality, materials, and analysis teams.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and production release.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve mechanical issues.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain design data and documentation.
• Ensure conformance to industry standards, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Maintain weekly progress reporting and project timesheets.
• Support facility and corporate strategic goals.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Physics basics

General Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated, based in Carson, is seeking a Design Engineer I to design mechanical components using SolidWorks and produce precise 3D CAD models and drawings. You will perform tolerance analyses, develop parts for manufacturability, and collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and analysis teams to ensure reliable designs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0–2 years of design experience, with strong GD&T and engineering drawing skills, plus good