Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Job Description Mechanical Engineer - TalentZök
Immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer in Riverside, CA who possesses:

• 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience with a relevant bachelor's degree
• Experience with compression molding, injection molding, and/or plastics processing
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training engineering team members
• Strong 3D CAD experience, with SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with engineering simulation or analysis software a plus

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the development, testing, improvement, and manufacturing of products and tooling. This role will lead engineering projects from concept through execution, perform design and engineering analysis, develop detailed technical documentation, support plastics processing and molded-product development, and mentor other engineering team members. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical engineering experience, knowledge of injection and/or compression molding, proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software, and the ability to independently manage technical projects while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Developing effective project plans that include engineering milestones, tasks, tollgates, and clearly defined timelines
Conducting engineering analysis including design reviews, finite element analysis, material selection, and tolerance studies
Identifying process deficiencies and developing solutions to improve performance, quality, and efficiency
Developing scopes of work for engineering projects, including project objectives and budget estimates
Creating, maintaining, and reviewing engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, and test reports
Estimating and tracking engineering hours required for internal projects
Applying analytical thinking, critical evaluation, and sound engineering judgment throughout project execution
Ensuring products can be manufactured reliably and perform consistently within specified operating conditions and environments
Using research, mathematical modeling, computer-aided design, and other analytical tools to support engineering decisions
Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing product lines
Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and training to engineering team members
Partnering with manufacturing and other departments to resolve technical and production issues
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing principles
Staying current with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, materials, manufacturing methods, and emerging technologies
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required

• 5+ years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience required
• Experience with polymers and plastics processing required
• Injection molding and/or compression molding experience required
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software required
• SolidWorks experience preferred
• Knowledge of engineering analysis and simulation tools such as SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, Creo Simulate, or similar preferred
• Experience with finite element analysis preferred
• Knowledge of mathematical computing and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, or similar preferred
• Experience with material selection and tolerance analysis preferred
• Strong understanding of product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, CAD models, BOMs, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to provide clear project updates and recommendations to upper management
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and meet goals with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training colleagues preferred
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while creating CAD models, performing engineering analysis, reviewing documentation, and managing projects

Ability to stand and walk throughout engineering, manufacturing, production, testing, and office areas as needed
Ability to use hands and fingers for computer work, measurement, testing, prototyping, documentation, and standard engineering tasks
Ability to review engineering drawings, CAD models, test results, specifications, BOMs, reports, and computer screens for extended periods
Ability to occasionally bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and move throughout manufacturing or testing areas
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move prototypes, tools, materials, components, or engineering equipment as needed
Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, molds, tools, test equipment, plastics-processing operations, and production activity
Ability to wear required PPE and follow all applicable engineering, manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures
Ability to maintain accuracy, sound judgment, and attention to detail while managing technical projects and engineering activities

Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.
Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.