Mechanical Engineer II: Composites & Tooling Design

X-Bow Systems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Composites is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Sacramento to support the design, analysis, and manufacturing of advanced composite structures and tooling. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality composite solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly and testing in an R&D shop, plus collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive innovative manufacturing processes and ensure environmental and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with emphasis on 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 including basic calculations to advanced simulations (stress, fluid flow, thermal).
• Hands-on aptitude for electro/mechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers.

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 analysis 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

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

Thermal analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

PDM

Job description

Spencer Composites is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Sacramento to support the design, analysis, and manufacturing of advanced composite structures and tooling. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality composite solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly and testing in an R&D shop, plus collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive innovative manufacturing processes and ensure environmental and safety