Mechanical Design Engineer - Lightening

Global Connect Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, brackets, and housings for automotive lighting applications in Irvine, CA. The role requires creating precise 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups, and supporting prototyping, testing, and production activities.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, electrical, and supplier teams, participate in design reviews, and implement engineering changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in CATIA, Creo, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes.
• Basic experience with automotive lighting/lamp components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, brackets, and housings.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Support design reviews, prototyping, testing, and production activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, electrical, and supplier teams.
• Support automotive lighting/lamp design, including mechanical packaging, mounting, and integration.
• Implement engineering changes and design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

GD&T knowledge

DFM/DFA knowledge

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Global Connect Technologies California, United States (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, brackets, and housings.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Support design reviews, prototyping, testing, and production activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, electrical, and supplier teams.
• Support automotive lighting/lamp design, including mechanical packaging, mounting, and integration.
• Implement engineering changes and design improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in CATIA, Creo, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes.
• Basic experience with automotive lighting/lamp components preferred.