Mechanical Engineer

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Wage

$105,000 – $135,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 10, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are a leading manufacturer in Southern California with over 60 years of stability and growth in various markets including Aerospace and Defense. We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to develop, design, and test mechanical systems or products, contributing to a wide variety of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
  • Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, and machines.
  • Coordinate with project managers to work on projects and understand the scope of work.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting equipment and software to create prototypes.
  • Analyze test results and change the design or system as needed.
  • Oversee the manufacturing process for machinery or equipment.
  • Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
  • Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
  • Utilize Finite Element Analysis for product testing and design.
  • Use Matlab for complex mathematical computations and simulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other relevant design software.
  • Strong understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis.
  • Advanced skills in Engineering Design, Project Engineering, and Product Design.
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis and Matlab.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Proven history of successful project management.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Profit Sharing

Benefits

Health Insurance
Profit Sharing

How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $58/hr, this posting sits about 34% above the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA — toward the top of a $36–$60/hr middle band drawn from 64 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 69% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 99 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 58 different employers. 47 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 594 other active welding openings from 272 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

Jobot currently has 9 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), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (17), and Honeywell Aerospace (16). 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 Pasadena at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and El Segundo at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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