Mechanical Engineer II

Snapon; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mountz, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, develop, test, and improve mechanical systems. You will create SolidWorks models, review ECNs, and optimize materials while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate has a BSME (or MS) with 3–5+ years of experience, strong SolidWorks and GD&T skills, and a focus on manufacturability and continuous improvement. This role offers growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BSME with 3–5+ years related experience or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Strong design expertise with SolidWorks and PDM.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Proficiency in materials, heat treatment and fabrication techniques.
• Experience with machining operations (molding, forging, stamping, turning, milling, welding).
• Ability to apply technical skills to real-world problems and develop design/analysis approaches.
• Capable of planning and executing development of evolutionary products.

Responsibilities

• Creates, interprets, and corrects SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Reviews and signs engineering document changes through ECN procedures.
• Analyzes material selection considering costs and performance.
• Understands manufacturing needs and design for manufacturability.
• Prepares test, research and operational data and translates into procedures.
• Interprets test data to ensure design meets specifications.
• Collaborates with vendors, customers and staff to meet design goals.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

GD&T

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Education

BSME

MS Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Overview Position: Mechanical Engineer II

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and improve mechanical systems and products while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, high‑quality solutions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about solving complex engineering challenges.
At Mountz, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact across the organization while helping shape our culture of continuous improvement. We value collaboration, innovation, integrity, and professional growth, and we empower our employees to drive meaningful change.
If you're passionate about quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and building high‑performing systems and teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Starting base salary = $ 100,000.00/year

Mountz, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Creates, interprets, and corrects SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings
• Creates or reviews and signs engineering document changes through Engineering Change Notice (ECN) procedure
• Analyzes material selection for a specific design, considering costs, competition, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors
• Understands machine operations as suited to produce the most economical highest quality part
• Specifies, designs, develops and tests parts and assemblies for company products or in‑house fixtures with attention to electrical interface parameters
• Communicates and interfaces with vendors, customers and staff members to define parameters, clarify issues and determine a best solution to meet design goals
• Completes quotes as assigned and requested
• Understands manufacturing needs (Design for Manufacturability, Design for FT, assembly prints, manufacturing instructions, documentation structure, etc.)
• Compiles and assists in the analysis of operational, test and research data to establish or meet performance standards for newly designed or modified products
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
• Prepares test, research and operational data in an SPC format and translates them into clear and concise procedures
• Evaluates engineering test results, competitors and industry for possible application to development of systems or other uses

Qualifications

• Minimum BSME plus 3-5 plus years related experience or MS Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Superior design expertise
• Knowledge of GD&T (per ASME Y14.5-2009)
• Proficiency with materials, heat treatment and fabrication techniques
• Good knowledge of test process, data acquisition theory and techniques
• Strong knowledge of machining operations, such as molding, forging, stamping, turning, milling, welding, etc.
• Very strong in SolidWorks and PDM
• Demonstrated ability to apply academic technical skills to real‑world problems with independent development of design and analysis approaches for typical problems
• Able to plan and execute development of evolutionary products
• Plans and conducts cross‑functional team meetings and coordinates transfer of products from engineering to operations and product teams