Senior Mechanical Engineer

Belkin; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Belkin in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of consumer products from concept to production in a fast‑paced environment.

You will collaborate with Industrial Designers, Product Managers, and vendors, create 3D CAD models in Creo, develop manufacturing packages, and ensure schedules, budgets, and ISO compliance are met. Some travel (15–20%) is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years (10 years preferred) related work experience in consumer products development.
• Experience collaborating with Industrial Designers, Electrical Engineers, and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency with tolerance stack‑up and structural analysis.
• Creo experience: at least 4 years; ISDX experience preferred.
• Experience designing waterproof and impact‑resistant products is a plus.
• Knowledge of injection molding, machining, co‑molding, and rapid prototyping.
• Ability to obtain foreign visas and travel up to 15–20%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop consumer products from concept to production.
• Create 3D CAD models and electronic constraint drawings.
• Design plastic parts using Creo 3.0+.
• Develop manufacturing packages (BOM, drawings) and support transfer to manufacturing.
• Manage BOM and ECO using Windchill and Agile PLM.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication, tooling, testing, and verification.
• Monitor schedules, specs, and budgets.
• Support ISO 9001/14001 and affirmative action initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

8+ years experience in consumer goods

Education

BSME or MSME/MSIE preferred

Tools

Creo 3.0+

Windchill

Agile (PLM)

ISDX experience

Job description

Responsibilities

As a member of the Mechanical Engineering team, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing highly desirable consumer products from initial concept all the way to production in a fast‑paced environment. This position is responsible for engineering Belkin products with great sensitivity to design, while working closely with Industrial Designers, Product Managers, Program managers, and vendors to ensure product development objectives and schedules are met.

• Participate in initial concept development including brainstorming, sketching, complex 3D surface CAD modeling, and creation of electronic constraint drawings.
• Design injection molded, compression‑molded, insert‑molded or co‑molded plastic parts and assemblies using Creo 3.0 or higher.
• Design products applying principles of DFM and DFA.
• Develop detailed manufacturing packages (including BOM, 3D CAD database, detailed part drawings, and detailed assembly drawings) for effective design transfer to manufacturing.
• Manage mechanical BOM and ECO through the use of Windchill and Agile (PLM).
• Coordinate quotation, fabrication of prototype parts, tooling, testing and verification of product requirements.
• Monitor and meet product schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Assist with the generation of product specifications.
• Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001 and support the system.
• Support company’s affirmative action initiatives, providing equal opportunity to employees and candidates.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BSME or MSME/MSIE preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years (10 years preferred) related work experience in consumer products development including extensive interaction with Industrial Designers, Electrical Engineers, and manufacturing.
• At least 4 years of Creo experience; must train to use Creo for product design and responsibilities. ISDX experience preferred.
• A passion for designing beautiful and functional products.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, designing waterproof and impact‑resistant products is a plus.
• Strong materials knowledge is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, co‑molding, and rapid prototyping.
• Knowledge of decoration processes such as painting, metallization, laser etching, pad printing, etc.
• Proven competency with tolerance stack‑up and structural analysis.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and presentation skills.
• Multi‑country joint development experience is highly desired, especially working with Asia‑based manufacturing and onsite experience.
• Must be able to obtain foreign visas.
• Potential for approximately 15%‑20% travel.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, and reach.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in typing and communication.
• Repeated use of fingers, hands, and wrists for keyboarding and other tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 10 pounds in an office setting and up to 50 pounds while traveling.
• Ability to travel via car, airplane, bus, or train.

Location

El Segundo, California

Salary and Benefits

Range: $115,000 - $136,000. Salary is based on geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Compensation includes a performance‑based bonus and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.