Mechanical Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

• $120K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years for junior or 4+ years for mid-level mechanical design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Experience in product design from concept to production
  • Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and engineering change control
  • Strong communication skills for technical discussions across teams
  • Hands-on SolidWorks experience with production-released designs

Responsibilities

  • Create and update 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation
  • Develop cost-saving design concepts while ensuring functional requirements are met
  • Conduct assessments for packaging, tolerance, fit, and manufacturability
  • Address nonconformities and field issues through thorough root-cause analysis
  • Assist in design reviews and coordinate with suppliers for prototypes and validations

Benefits

  • Benefits package includes health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with dedicated project teams
  • Participation in innovative product design initiatives
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer

ONSITE in Berkeley, CA

Domain-Specific Skills
  • SolidWorks part, assembly, drawing, and configuration development.
  • Mechanical component redesign for lower material, tooling, fabrication, and assembly cost.
  • Sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, piping/fittings, plastics, fasteners, and tolerance stack-ups.
  • Working knowledge of DFM, GD&T, DFMEA, problem solving, and design validation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Create and revise 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and engineering releases.
  • Develop cost-reduction concepts while maintaining requirements and critical interfaces.
  • Perform packaging, tolerance, fit, form, function, and manufacturability assessments.
  • Resolve nonconformities and field issues through root-cause analysis and design revision.
  • Support design reviews, supplier coordination, prototype evaluation, and validation planning.
Required Skills / Experience
  • 2+ years for junior or 4+ years for mid-level mechanical design assignments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience in product design from concept through detailed design, verification, release, and production support.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, DFMEA, and engineering change control.
  • Ability to communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations across design, manufacturing, analysis, suppliers, and customers.
  • Hands-on SolidWorks experience is required; provide examples of production-released designs.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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