Mechanical Engineer II - Composite Design & Analysis

xbowsystems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Composites in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our design and manufacturing team focused on advanced composite structures and tooling. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to deliver high-performance solutions and ensure quality in every phase from concept through testing.

Key duties include designing, analyzing, and testing structures and fixtures with SolidWorks CAD and PDM, performing stress and thermal analyses, and supporting hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with design and fabrication of mechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM (or equivalent).
• Experience designing and testing custom tooling and fixtures.
• Strong analysis skills (stress, fluid flow, thermal, etc.).
• Hands-on aptitude for electro/mechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test composite structures, tooling, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for composite manufacturing processes.
• Specify and scope components such as pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, and precision flow meters.
• Utilize SolidWorks CAD and PDM (or equivalent) for design and documentation.
• Perform stress to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Support hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning of composite systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Hands-on problem solving and assembly and testing of prototypes within an R&D shop environment.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Troubleshooting

Electro/mechanical assembly

Team collaboration

PDM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

PDM

Job description

Spencer Composites in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our design and manufacturing team focused on advanced composite structures and tooling. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to deliver high-performance solutions and ensure quality in every phase from concept through testing.

Key duties include designing, analyzing, and testing structures and fixtures with SolidWorks CAD and PDM, performing stress and thermal analyses, and supporting hands-on