Design Engineer III
About The Position
Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Its Performance Center in Carson, California, is the Engineered Products Group site for Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency product lines. The Design Engineer III designs and develops mechanical components, parts, and assemblies using SolidWorks, creating 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation. The role supports manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, cost optimization, and product performance while maintaining accurate design data and documentation. It works cross-functionally throughout product development and helps validate design work and coach team members in SolidWorks practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in mechanical product/component design and development.
- Good knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing standards.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications and technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and principles of physics.
- Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, forging, injection molding, or fabrication.
- Good knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components, parts, and assemblies using SolidWorks.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Design components for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and cost optimization.
- Review and modify existing designs to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Manage engineering changes and maintain accurate product design data and documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, company procedures, and customer requirements.
- Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
- Conduct pre-design reviews with teams.
- Coach team members on SolidWorks best practices.
- Provide design checks and work-execution validation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, quality, materials, and analysis teams throughout product development.
- Participate in design reviews and resolve technical issues related to mechanical components.
- Perform tolerance stack-ups, fit and clearance analysis, and basic design calculations.
- Run complex thermal and vibration analyses using SolidWorks or Ansys.
- Maintain weekly progress reporting, including project management and project timesheets.
- Perform other assignments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
