Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer
The Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer at Confidential Client will design turbo machinery package systems and components using Creo, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of mechanical definitions for production and customers. The role involves collaboration across teams, supporting production documentation, supplier coordination, and contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced engineering environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast-paced Custom Solutions Engineering team focused on turbo-machinery package systems. This hands-on role will own Creo-based mechanical designs (fuel, lube, start and supporting subsystems), custom piping, hose routing, bracketry, bills of materials (BOMs) and Mechanical Interface Drawings (MIDs) delivered to production and customers.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, purchasing, suppliers) to resolve technical issues and ensure on-time delivery.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives such as Lean.
- This is an onsite role (five days per week); relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What You’ll Do
- Create and revise Creo Parametric models and detailed mechanical drawings for turbo-machinery packages and supporting subsystems.
- Define and update Mechanical Interface Drawings (MID) and ensure mechanical definition accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and production-ready drawings.
- Design custom piping, hoses, bracketry and structural supports; apply basic structural analysis where required.
- Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify custom components and support field issue resolution.
- Support inter-departmental process improvements (Lean activities) and maintain clear technical documentation.
What We’re Looking For
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum GPA: 2.8
Preferred / strong candidates
- Experience or familiarity with gas turbine systems and their operation
- Experience with Creo Parametric and Windchill
- Knowledge of linked/configurable data practices
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, team environment
- Strong organization, time management, problem-solving and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Summary pay range: $72,360 – $108,540 per year
- Competitive benefits package (subject to plan eligibility), including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Career development, tuition reimbursement and incentive bonus
- Disability and life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon a successful drug screen.
Location & Logistics
- Job location: San Diego, CA — onsite five days per week.
- Relocation assistance is available. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Posting dates (from source): October 26, 2026 - November 8, 2026.
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