Mechanical Engineer – Product Design & Development - Manufacturing

In Poway, California, a hands-on Mechanical Engineer is sought to drive the design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing launch of electro-mechanical products from concept through production. This role sits at the intersection of design and operations, demanding practical problem solving, collaboration across cross-functional teams, and a relentless focus on manufacturability, reliability, and speed to market. You will report to the VP of Product Design & Development and partner with operations, manufacturing, sourcing, and leadership to bring innovative ideas to life.

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
  • 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 directly to the VP of Product Design & Development and works closely with operations, manufacturing, sourcing, and leadership teams. The position is ideal for an engineer who can move between CAD design, prototype evaluation, supplier coordination, and real-world product improvement, with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, cost control, and speed to market.

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

USD 90,435.41 - 114,932.98 per year

Work Location

In person, Poway, CA (onsite)