Mechanical Engineering
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Fullerton, CA
$151,000 to $192,000 a year
The employer is a contract manufacturer producing precision metal components and assemblies.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the mechanical engineering team works. This position is based in Fullerton, CA. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Fullerton location.
What you’ll do
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Fullerton, CA is $151,000 – $192,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
