The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop components for manufacturing, support product development, collaborate with teams, and troubleshoot issues.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support product development and manufacturing processes in a high-tech production environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mechanical components and systems for manufacturing applications
- Support product development from concept through production
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve production processes
- Conduct testing, validation, and design analysis
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement engineering solutions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3–8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or product development
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Peregrine Team San Juan Capistrano, California, USA Office
San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States
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