Mechanical Design Engineer — SolidWorks, FEA & DFMEA Lead

American IT Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American IT Systems in San Diego seeks a Mechanical Engineer experienced with SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting. You will develop robust designs, prepare detailed drawings, and support DFMEA and tolerance stack‑ups.

You will coordinate offshore resources for drafting and analysis, and drive Parker cross-functional activities across procurement, quality, and manufacturing, ensuring on‑time delivery and technical alignment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer with SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting.
• Design experience with DFMEA and tolerance stack-ups; review FEA/CFD reports.
• Coordinate offshore resources for drafting and analysis.
• Coordinate Parker cross-functional activities: procurement, quality, manufacturing.
• Internal technical and schedule coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical design work with SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting.
• Perform/Review DFMEA and tolerance stack-ups; assess FEA/CFD reports.
• Coordinate offshore resources delivering drafting and analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional Parker activities across procurement, quality, and manufacturing.
• Ensure internal technical and schedule coordination.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D modeling

Drafting

DFMEA

Tolerance stack-ups

FEA

CFD

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Procurement

Quality

Manufacturing

Offshore coordination

Supplier technical review

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

American IT Systems in San Diego seeks a Mechanical Engineer experienced with SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting. You will develop robust designs, prepare detailed drawings, and support DFMEA and tolerance stack‑ups.

You will coordinate offshore resources for drafting and analysis, and drive Parker cross-functional activities across procurement, quality, and manufacturing, ensuring on‑time delivery and technical alignment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.