Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Sky Limit Systems; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in California is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and improve mechanical systems. Candidates should have strong expertise in SolidWorks, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The role requires designing complex systems while ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Competitive salary between $140,000 and $170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in related duties.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment as a process owner.
• Strong knowledge of FEA analyses for thermal, stress, and vibration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems ensuring compliance with project budgets.
• Create 3D models of enclosures and mechanical packaging using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

SolidWorks expertise

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Ability to read blueprints and drawings

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Sky Limit Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Title: Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Manufacturing: Aerospace Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and improve mechanical systems with a focus on quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks expertise, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a creative, detail-oriented approach to product design and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.
• Create 3D models of enclosures, mechanical packaging, and detailed assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Generate conceptual designs, PCB board layouts, and packaging in SolidWorks.
• Build and test prototypes to verify functionality.
• Analyze and improve existing products for performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Apply working knowledge of mold making, dies, tooling, assembly, manufacturing fixtures, and processes.
• Work with materials such as foam, fiberglass, castings, resins, and aluminum; injection molding experience preferred.
• Prepare and support technical documents, including Specifications, Routers, ECOs, and ECRs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in related duties.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (design, process, equipment, documentation).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of FEA analyses for thermal, stress, and vibration using simulation tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and quality specifications, including basic GD&T.
• Broad manufacturing experience preferred.
• Effective collaboration skills across engineering, technicians, and leadership levels.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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