Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.

Simplexity promotes an inclusive work environment with equitable opportunities for all employees. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation as ideas are shared across multidisciplinary platforms where diverse perspectives are always welcome. Simplexity has a firm belief that when individual parts are brought together, connected, and allowed to interact, an even better system with its own properties and processes emerges.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you would be working with and leading teams designing subsystems of various products, tools, and equipment. We are seeking candidates to develop complex products that include robotics, mechanisms, biotech instrumentation as well as other components. Specific technical responsibilities vary by project; however, it is imperative that you have command of all mechanical engineering fundamentals and understand how they are applied to simple, reliable design.

This position is ideal for someone who has a strong technical background, technical leadership experience, and has worked in product development consulting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, yet enjoy a casual and flexible work atmosphere, then Simplexity may be the place for you.

POSTION DESCRIPTION

• Architect, design, and integrate intricate mechanical systems.
• Efficiently represent concepts for your designs using block diagrams, rough CAD / schematics, sketches, etc.
• Solve problems and design solutions that incorporate custom (injection-molded, machined, 3D-printed, and sheet metal), semi-custom, and off-the-shelf parts
• Perform paper-studies using various mechanical engineering academic principles, such as force and energy balances, structural calculations, mechanical vibration, tolerance analysis, mechanical power transmission, etc.
• Manage large 3D CAD assemblies of many components.
• Generate and maintain an organized bill of materials.
• Create 2D drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Quickly and effectively prototype design concepts, testing specifications and iterating
• Lead and mentor more junior engineers in the Simplexity San Diego office
• Work collaboratively with other engineers of various disciplines.
• Identify appropriate manufacturing methods for prototyping and production. Design components appropriately for those manufacturing methods.
• Manage, organize, and prioritize technical issues on your designs and drive toward resolution.
• Work closely and communicate regularly with clients and project management to keep stakeholders apprised of project status, issues, design decisions, and risks.
• Coordinate with external partners in areas like industrial design and contract manufacturing.
• Support working on-site in the San Diego Metro area.
• As-needed - conduct or inform simulations such as structural FEA, thermal FEA, CFD, etc.

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Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.