Mechanical Engineer III
- Compensation
- $103.6K–$145K / yr
- Location
- Irvine, California, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field.
- At least seven years of engineering experience in a highly technical, research and development, manufacturing, or equivalent environment.
- Experience with systems integration.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and external vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage engineering responsibilities and deliver technically sound results within established project schedules and budgets.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks for 2D and 3D mechanical design and drafting.
- Experience designing flight hardware or military-grade hardware.
- Experience with thermal and structural analysis.
- Experience preparing technical data reports, design review packages, and customer-facing engineering documentation.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and facilitating technical knowledge-sharing activities.
- Familiarity with applicable military standards and AS9100 quality requirements.
Full description
IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
MECHANICAL ENGINEER III
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Reports To: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Mechanical Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for developing, analyzing, and integrating complex mechanical designs for highly technical research, development, and manufacturing applications. This position applies advanced engineering experience to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements, company specifications, and applicable industry and military standards. The Mechanical Engineer III supports technical reviews and customer deliverables, coordinates with vendors and cross-functional teams, and mentors junior engineering staff to promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop product packaging concepts that are functional, ergonomic, aesthetically appropriate, and suitable for the intended application.
- Prepare detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs using SolidWorks, including fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Analyze mechanical designs for thermal and structural performance using SolidWorks.
- Evaluate and select materials based on design criteria, environmental conditions, and product requirements.
- Evaluate and select manufacturing processes that meet technical requirements while maintaining target manufacturing costs.
- Coordinate with selected vendors and perform or oversee quality inspections and verification activities for mechanical components.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to existing and prospective clients, as needed.
- Support systems integration activities and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Develop efficient, cost-effective, and value-driven mechanical designs that meet or exceed customer requirements and company specifications.
- Prepare technically complete data reports and design review data packages to support first-pass customer approval and acceptance.
- Ensure engineering documentation meets applicable military standards, program requirements, and AS9100 quality standards.
- Support project execution by maintaining technical quality, schedule commitments, and budget objectives.
- Mentor junior engineering staff and share technical knowledge, experience, and expertise through lessons-learned presentations and other knowledge-sharing activities.