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Overview

Ducommun, founded in 1849, is the oldest company in California and a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. They are seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer I with 1-3 years of experience in designing and developing mechanical components for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of new electro-mechanical products.
  • Increase the efficiency, costs, and durability of existing products.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and performance.
  • Contribute to design meetings with a focus on clear and constructive actions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Solid modeling skills; SolidWorks preferred.
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications and apply to design requirements.
  • Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal and machine parts design is preferred.
  • Knowledge of software for stress and thermal analysis is preferred.
  • Knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
  • Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident.

Additional Information

  • Location: 23301 S. Wilmington Ave, Carson, California, 90745, United States.
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How this job compares in Carson, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across California currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$48/hr across 451 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Carson, CA

Carson, CA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 586 other active welding openings from 267 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Carson, or widen the search to California.

Ducommun Incorporated currently has 3 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Relativity Space (22), and Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $65/hr, Pasadena at $61/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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