Mechanical Engineer – Product Design & Development - Manufacturing

This hands-on Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing, prototyping, testing, and launching electro-mechanical products from concept to production, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks
• Create 3D CAD models, production drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation
• Support the full product development lifecycle from concept through production release
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations teams to resolve engineering and production issues
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures or field issues
• Support product validation, reliability testing, and design improvements
• Assist with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost reduction initiatives
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including product management, operations, and quality
• Help manage engineering changes and revision control
• Support continuous product improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited U.S. university
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical engineering and product development experience
• Strong SolidWorks design experience
• Experience designing real-world production products and assemblies
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, plastics, machined parts, welded assemblies, and injection molded components
• Experience creating production drawings and applying GD&T/tolerances
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a fast-moving engineering team
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Technologies

• SolidWorks

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with strong product development experience to support new product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing launch activities. This role reports to the VP of Product Design & Development and works closely with operations, manufacturing, sourcing, and leadership teams.

This position is ideal for an engineer who can move seamlessly between CAD design, prototype evaluation, supplier coordination, and real-world product improvement. The engineer will support the development of electro-mechanical products and equipment from concept through production, with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, cost control, and speed to market.

This is a highly product-focused role requiring practical engineering judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical, hands-on engineer — not purely theoretical
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working around prototypes, production equipment, and hands-on testing
• Ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability
• Self-starter who can execute quickly and communicate clearly

About the Role

This role supports a growing product development organization focused on bringing innovative products to market while continuously improving quality, serviceability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Pay

Pay: USD 90,435.41 - 114,932.98 per year

Work Location

Poway, CA (onsite). This is an in person role.