Mechanical Engineering Positions


We are currently referring candidates for the following positions. If your qualifications are consistent with the minimum posted requirements, please send your resume with the JO number, a description of your objectives, your basic salary history, and your availability for interview / employment. We will be happy to review exploratory resumes as well.  All positions are in San Diego County unless otherwise indicated.

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Project Design Engineer / Disposable & Stationary Rack-Mount Systems (JO 060201)

This expanding company has designed an innovative product line to replace expensive permanently installed equipment with convenient and simple to maintain change out components.  Product design and prototyping, testing and lab work done in San Diego with high-volume manufacturing to be done off-shore.  This position calls for a hands-on engineer who enjoys a wide range of responsibilities including conceptual design, project management, working in a well-equipped prototyping shop and introduction to manufacture.  Products emphasize plastics, sheet metal, pneumatics and hydraulics.  

Requires: At least a BSME and 5 or more years experience in product development emphasizing plastics, and sheet metal.  Good CAD skills (3-D),hands-on prototyping ability and a creative approach to problem solving.  P. E. desired.

Salary: Starting Salary in the range of $70 to $95/yr., stock available for the right contributor to our success.

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Engineering Manager / Consumer Products – plastics / electronic packaging (JO 060101)

Well established design / manufacturing firm has an opportunity for a mechanical engineer to lead the design and development of a new line of products.  Medium volume manufacturing levels in the U.S. and off-shore with all design, prototyping and test systems developed locally.  You will lead the activities of 4 engineers and consultants in mechanical and electrical design.  You and your team will design for injection molding, light electronics packaging and rugged service.  Your responsibilities will include design for cost effective manufacturing, documentation systems implementation and close support to manufacturing.  Company is in an excellent central location, stable and expanding.

Requires: At least a BSME and 5 or more years experience in product development emphasizing injection molded plastics, ease of assembly and low cost.  Good communications skills and knowledge of ISO, lean manufacturing and effective documentation practices essential..

Salary: Starting Salary in the range of $701 to $90K/yr. depending on experience and skill level.

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R&D Design Project Engineer – mechanisms / controls (JO 260802)

The advanced product development group of an established and profitable firm has an opening for a skilled new product design engineer to work in their Controls Systems R&D group.  You will have responsibility for the mechanical portion of advanced pneumatic and hydraulic management and control components and systems.  This position works closely with electrical and software engineering so you should have knowledge of these disciplines and enjoy working closely with other engineering disciplines.  You will have responsibility for design and project management, coordinating prototyping efforts, materials selection, analysis and design.  A very nice, close-knit team doing interesting work in Kearny Mesa.

Requires: At least a BSME and 5 or more years experience. Solid engineering fundamentals, 3-D CAD skills, good knowledge of metals, mechanisms, machining and actuation practices.

Salary: Starting Salary in the range of $80 to $100K/yr. depending on experience and skill level.

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Project Engineer – Medical Instrument Components (JO 060302)

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to handle projects from consulting with clients through design modification and finalization, manufacturing planning, tooling development and delivery.  This position combines traditional design/project engineering with manufacturing engineering responsibilities.  If you enjoy working with customers and taking product families through the complete manufacturing through delivery process this could be for you.  The work emphasizes machining and metal forming in a clean, high-tech environment.  Excelling working conditions and benefits available with this firm.

Requires: At least a BS in Mechanical Engineering and five or more years of experience in the design and manufacture of precision metal products.  Knowledge of manufacturing practices, reliability and quality processes required.  Good planning, scheduling and communications abilities are key.

Salary: Starting salary $8 to $100K/yr.

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Process / Project Engineer – Environmental Systems (JO 060301)

This is an opportunity to work in the advancement and implementation of environmentally friendly power generation technologies.  Our client is involved in the engineering, construction and startup of air and water purification systems.  They have a new opportunity for a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the design, analysis and project management of a new line of systems for application on bio-fueled power generation systems.  This position will involve a wide range of analytical and design tasks to adapt our technology to this growing field.  Some light international travel may be required.

Requires: At least a BSME or BS Chemical Engineering and 3 or more years of experience in the development of chemical processing equipment.  Exposure to emissions management product development, power generation systems and general hydraulics engineering practices helpful.  Good CAD skills, familiarity with analytical tools and excellent communications skills are very important.  Graduate level education a plus.

Starting Salary: Flexible in the $65 to $90K/yr. range depending on experience and ability.

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