Mechanical Engineer

CEVIANS LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO and Paid Holidays

Performance bonus

Profit Sharing plan

401k

Paid sick leave/vacation

Job summary

CEVIANS LLC in Costa Mesa, California, seeks a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the Senior Mechanical Engineer Team Lead within the Displays division. In this role, you will design electro-mechanical assemblies and contribute to detailed design activities for avionics and defense display assemblies.

Key responsibilities include 3D modeling using SolidWorks, performing mechanical analyses, and assisting in engineering logistics. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience.

CEVIANS offers a dynamic work environment with benefits like medical coverage, performance bonuses, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Understanding of various manufacturing capabilities including machining and casting.
• Familiarity with avionics and military specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electro-mechanical assemblies and create 3D SolidWorks models.
• Perform tolerance analysis and mechanical stress calculations.
• Support environmental qualification activities and prepare Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet product requirements.

Skills

SolidWorks experience

Mechanical stress calculation

Thermal management analysis

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

We do not seek to be normal. We seek to be outstanding. We are not for everyone. We seek highly motivated individuals that crave being part of team oriented successes and aspire to continuously improve. We value truth and clarity and believe it is an essential component of our team’s success.

We are looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the Senior Mechanical Engineer Team Lead within the Displays division. In this supporting role, the Mechanical Engineer will help interpret requirements and perform detailed design activities related to avionics and defense display assemblies. Responsibilities include assisting in the review of customer needs and helping translate them into detailed product requirements. The role supports defining product structures, contributing to engineering analyses and calculations, participating in material selection activities, and assisting in the development of manufacturing strategies and configuration management.

The Mechanical Engineer will also contribute to 3D modeling tasks using SolidWorks and the detailed dimensioning of product components. Additional responsibilities include supporting engineering logistics such as documentation, participation in design reviews, and preparation and processing of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). The individual will collaborate on complex opto‑electronic mechanical assemblies and is expected to apply foundational knowledge of LCD display technologies and related disciplines.

Working closely with the Senior Mechanical Engineer Team Lead and a multidisciplinary team—including sales, program/product management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing—the Mechanical Engineer ensures that product requirements are fully met. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

Job Duties

• Design electro‑mechanical assemblies including mechanical assemblies, optical components, and packaging of various electro‑mechanical components including circuit boards
• Create 3D SolidWorks part and assembly models
• Review and select materials based on established requirements
• Perform tolerance analysis, mechanical stress calculation, thermal management analysis and perform various engineering tests as required
• Support environmental qualification activities including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, sealing, and mechanical compliance requirements
• Work from rough sketches, schematics, verbal, and written instructions to create simple to complex engineering drawings
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings
• Assign part numbers for drawings, BOMs, and documents
• Generate and process Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Prepare, incorporate, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Monitor new materials and technologies in order to continuously improve product performance
• Support manufacturing by addressing technical design issues on the production floor
• Respond to corrective actions and non‑conformance reports
• Provide assistance and follow‑up with suppliers
• Responsible for organizing and communicating their work and results in both formal and informal settings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 2 years minimum of relevant experience
• SolidWorks experience in design and drafting of electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Proven understanding of various manufacturing capabilities, machining, casting, molding, finishing, circuit card assemblies
• Occasional travel may be required
• On‑site presence required to support hardware integration, lab validation, and production activities
• Assets:
  • Familiar with Avionics & Military related specifications/standards
  • Experience in Display product and LCD design notions (optics)
  • Experience working within AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems

Competence & Attitude Requirements

• Team player spirit
• Positive and professional attitude
• Results oriented and the ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Paid Holidays (effective on the 1st day of the month following hire date).
• Performance bonus
• Profit Sharing plan
• 401k
• Paid sick leave/vacation

CEVIANS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer