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Mechanical Design Engineer II

Dover Corporation

Cypress, CA 90630

$110,000-$130,000/yr
~ 26 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Minimum of 12 years previous related experience
  • Extensive experience in design of electro/mechanical assemblies, motion control and heating applicable to the manufacturing industry
  • Intermediate knowledge of ergonomics and Industrial design
  • Power supply packaging including thermal management
  • Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Project skills: Ability to help develop plans coordinates and completes projects on time and within budget
  • Leadership skills: Ability to display passion and optimism, inspires and respects others, provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
  • Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents, ability to effectively present information to senior management and middle management
  • Computer skills: Intermediate experience working with design, manufacturing, project word processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications
  • Minimum 12 years of experience with 3D modeling using SolidWorks CAD system is required
  • Must be familiar with ANSI Y14.5 standard for dimensioning and geometric tolerance
  • Ability to manage design projects from conception through production
  • Intermediate level knowledge of industrial design
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently and with interdepartmental teams
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills
  • BSME with minimum 12-year experience
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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 19 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 12+ years of progressive manufacturing or design engineering experience, specifically with precision mechanical components, electromechanical hardware, or motion control systems.
  • Proven track record of driving significant technical initiatives, providing expert guidance, and mentoring engineers.
  • Demonstrated expertise in delivering complex electromechanical hardware (actuators, robotics) in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.
  • Deep expertise in establishing and optimizing manufacturing environments, including MBOM creation, MES integration, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for actuator production.
  • Proficient with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM software.
  • Hands-on experience physically manufacturing hardware (e.g., precision machining, additive manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, fabrication).
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Los Angeles, CA 90011

$90,000-$125,000/yr
Hybrid~ 42 minHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (i.e. MIL-STD--810G, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
  • Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
  • **Must be a U.S. Person** (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
  • **All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.**
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Los Angeles, CA 90011

$120,000-$180,000/yr
Hybrid~ 42 minHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products; 3 years of relevant experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products with an advanced STEM degree
  • Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (i.e. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
  • Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
  • Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
  • All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
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Manufacturing Engineer II, Mechanisms

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 30 min Onsite

  • BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering with 2+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
  • Extensive experience developing processes, authoring work instructions and/or test procedures to build and test interdisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies.
  • Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, planning, and production personnel.
  • Extensive experience leading, executing and managing large process and/or quality improvements with large scope of ownership.
  • Ability to work autonomously with little supervision in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
  • Knowledge in at least 2 of the following: fastening and torquing operations, pneumatic and/or electromechanical assembly, electrical and/or pneumatic testing or functional checkouts, tooling design and fabrication, potting processes, grease plating processes, harness manufacturing, machining of complex products like gears.
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Mechanical Engineer, Maritime

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

~ 19 min OnsiteHealth Insurance

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • 4-8 years of professional experience working as a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer on multiple different technologies
  • Capacity to work holistically on complex robotic systems across design, implementation, operation and sustainment
  • Capacity to act as the technical contributor for a complex subsystem, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution
  • Capacity learn and grow individually, building team cohesion and capacity
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
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Senior Mechanical Producibility Engineer

Raytheon

Los Angeles, CA 90011

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U.S. Army

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • Attend a 14-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in construction, engineering, demolition, and heavy equipment operations.
  • Advanced certifications require additional full funded training programs.
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Sr. Project Engineer

MasTec Industrial

Los Angeles, CA 90079

$130,000-$160,000/yr
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91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic - Entry Level

U.S. Army

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • Attend a 24-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance, electronic maintenance, roadside services, safety policies, safe hazmat handling, heavy equipment operations, electrical repairs, preventative maintenance, winch operations, crane operations, and diagnostic equipment operations.
  • Your job experience may qualify for a reduced training timeline and promotion.
  • Advanced certifications require additional full funded training programs.
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