Job Description

Overview

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor based in Southern California, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to create manufacturable SolidWorks models and production documentation for military aerospace and vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models and production-quality 2D fabrication and assembly drawings.
  • Prepare bills of material, design specifications, drawing packages, and revision-controlled engineering records.
  • Translate functional, interface, packaging, access, environmental, and transportation requirements into practical mechanical designs.
  • Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, controls, thermal-management, and installed-equipment stakeholders.
  • Work with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality to resolve material, fabrication, fit-up, assembly, and inspection issues.
  • Support prototypes and production builds, troubleshoot floor issues, and process engineering changes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience developing mechanical designs from requirements through released fabrication and assembly documentation.
  • Required proficiency using SolidWorks to create and revise 3D parts, assemblies, and production-quality 2D drawings.
  • Ability to create and maintain bills of material, specifications, drawing packages, and configuration-controlled engineering records.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, fits, fasteners, and design-for-manufacture practices.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Additional Information

  • This position is 100% onsite.
  • This position must meet export control compliance requirements.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for roles involving government security clearances or access to export-controlled information.

How this job compares in Inglewood, CA

Pay in context

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