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Mechanical Design Engineer

Belcan
Carson, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Carson, CA

Zip Code: 90746

Duration: 9 Months

Pay Rate: $53.63 - $70.93/hr.

Keyword's: #Carsonjobs; #DesignEngineerjobs; #MechanicalDesign;

Start Date: Immediate


Job Responsibilities:

o Design sub-systems and components for various electric drive units including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor and motor mechanical structural components.

o Generate & revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level using CATIA V6.

o Review designs & drawings for completeness and accuracy.

o Develop detailed work instructions, assembly guidance, and related documentation.

o Analyze and verification of preliminary and detailed designs with analytical calculations and numerical (FEA) as required.

o Collaborate and management of suppliers with DFM, DFA, and open issues lists to ensure on time delivery of parts and quality conformance according to the acceptance criteria.

o Support developing component technical specifications, DVP&Rs, test & validation plans, and Statements of Work (SOW) as required.

o Design of related assembly tooling and fixtures for early prototype development and testing.

o Ensure timely completion of project deliverables including designs, drawings, analyses and other documentations as required.

o Lead and support developmental activities of various laboratory work from assembly builds to test and validation with a hands-on approach.

o Ability to travel to suppliers and Client manufacturing plants to support with experimental studies, root cause identification and resolution.

o Cross-functional collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across Client.

o Support root cause analysis studies to identify issue origin, determine appropriate containment plan, and permanent resolution for the issue.


Qualifications:

- 5 years of experience in mechanical design of complex systems and components, in a fast-paced environment.

- Formal education in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline; B.S. minimum, MS Preferred.

- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling; CATIA V6 experience preferred.

- Professional experience with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), conducting stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on material and manufacturing methods

- Ability to perform structural hand-calculations and initial FEA studies to support sizing, loading cases, and design feasibility.

- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with technicians, manufacturing, process, design, and integration teams to solve problems.

- Knowledge of rapid prototyping, high-volume manufacturing processes, materials selection, and supply chain.

- Hands-on experience with lab tools, equipment, and measurement tools.

- Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of materials, mechanics, dynamics, design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and high precision metrology.

- Experience with leading root cause analysis efforts, determining effective containment actions.

- Knowledge in DFMEA, DVP&R and PFMEA.

- High-energy, open-minded attitude, willingness to quickly iterate on designs, and expanding skillsets as needed.


Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $53 - $70

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