Mechanical Design Engineer III Prototyping & Manufacturing

Socket.dev; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Sparks, NV team. The role will focus on mechanical design, prototyping, testing, manufacturability, and design transfer under the direction of the Project Leader.

The candidate will create and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, tolerances, and BOMs, while supporting design control activities and supplier coordination to drive product development from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design and automation engineering.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor).

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and development from concept through design transfer.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, and BOMs per quality standards.
• Support material selection, prototyping, testing, and manufacturability evaluation.
• Assist in design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support projects.
• Document design controls, risk analysis, verification, and validation activities.
• Investigate failures and document corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Sparks, NV team. The role will focus on mechanical design, prototyping, testing, manufacturability, and design transfer under the direction of the Project Leader.

The candidate will create and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, tolerances, and BOMs, while supporting design control activities and supplier coordination to drive product development from concept to production.