Mechanical Engineer I

2 days ago


Carson, CA, United States Ducommun Full time

Mechanical Engineer

An entry level position for an innovative
Mechanical Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in designing and developing
mechanical components for industrial applications. The role includes but is not
limited to supporting the development of new electro-mechanical products and increasing
the efficiency, costs, and durability of existing products. The position
requires a skilled individual in quality control, and cross-functional communication.
The position is in the design group that collaborates with manufacturing teams to
ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and performance.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Motivated self-starter with ability to work in fast-passed environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated solid modeling skills; SolidWorks
    preferred.
  • Ability to interpret customer specification and
    apply to design requirements.
  • Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking
    skills.
  • Ability to contribute to design meetings with a
    focus on clear and constructive actions.
  • 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, thermal analysis is preferred.
  • Knowledge of GD&T to account for form, fit, function, and
    tolerancing stack-up is preferred.
  • Knowledge of engineering documents such as drawings, test procedures,
    engineering change orders.

Required Experience and Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Minimum appropriate experience (1-3
    years) in relevant markets.
  • Electro-Mechanical
    design experience a plus.
  • Must be US Person
    or Permanent Resident.

Base Compensation: USD 70,000.00 - 85,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled


23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States



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