Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks/Ansys)

Ducommun, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer III for our Engineered Products Group in Carson, CA.

The role focuses on mechanical design using SolidWorks, 3D CAD modeling, and detailed drawings to support aerospace and industrial programs. You will ensure manufacturability, perform tolerance analyses, and collaborate across manufacturing, tooling, quality, and analysis teams through the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical product/component design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and basic design calculations.
• Review and modify designs for manufacturability and cost.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and materials teams.
• Lead design reviews and ensure conformance to standards.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawing standards

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Physics concepts

General Requirements of Team Members

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer III for our Engineered Products Group in Carson, CA.

The role focuses on mechanical design using SolidWorks, 3D CAD modeling, and detailed drawings to support aerospace and industrial programs. You will ensure manufacturability, perform tolerance analyses, and collaborate across manufacturing, tooling, quality, and analysis teams through the product development lifecycle.