Design Engineer III

Design Engineer IIIWho are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered
   Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and
   Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

Job Summary Design and develop mechanical components, parts, and assemblies using Solid Works.

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 Solid Works best practices

Provide design check and work execution validation

Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, quality, materials, and analysis teams throughout the product development process.

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 (Solidworks
   or Ansys)
Maintain weekly progress reporting (Project Management and project timesheet)
Perform other assignments as required

Required

Skills and Qualifications 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 Preferred
   Skills &

Qualifications:

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.

Required Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
7+ Years experience in mechanical product/component design and development.

Base Compensation: USD
- Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity Employer
   Veterans/Disabled
23301 S. Wilmington Ave Carson, California, 90745

United States