Mechanical Engineer I

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer I to design and develop mechanical components for industrial applications, collaborating with manufacturing to optimize manufacturability and performance.

The role emphasizes quality control, cross-functional communication, and the ability to interpret customer specifications, with SolidWorks modeling and GD&T knowledge valued to drive durable, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 1–3 years of electro-mechanical design experience.
• US Person or Permanent Resident.
• Solid modeling skills; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for industrial applications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize designs for manufacturability and performance.
• Support development of electro-mechanical products and improve durability and costs.
• Contribute to design reviews with clear, actionable input.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical design experience

SolidWorks

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

An entry level position for an innovativeMechanical Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in designing and developingmechanical components for industrial applications. The role includes but is notlimited to supporting the development of new electro-mechanical products and increasingthe efficiency, costs, and durability of existing products. The positionrequires a skilled individual in quality control, and cross-functional communication.The position is in the design group that collaborates with manufacturing teams toensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and performance. .

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary

• Motivatedself-starterwithabilitytowork in fast-passed environment.
  
• Demonstratedabilitytojugglemultipletaskssimultaneously.
  
• Demonstrated solid modeling skills; SolidWorkspreferred.
  
• Ability to interpret customer specification andapply to design requirements.
  
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinkingskills.
  
• Ability to contribute to design meetings with afocus on clear and constructive actions.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Strongoralandwrittencommunicationskills.
  
• Knowledgeof sheet metal and machine partsdesign is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of software for stress, thermalanalysis is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of GD&T to account for form, fit,function, and tolerancing stack-up is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of engineering documents such asdrawings, test procedures, engineering change orders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Electro-Mechanical design experience aplus.
• Must be US Person or Permanent Resident.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum appropriate experience (1-3 years) in relevant markets.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States