Exact Staff is hiring for our client, a globally recognized manufacturer with over 50 years of experience designing and building aerospace autoclave systems. This Mechanical Design Engineer role is a high-impact opportunity to work on complex, production-quality pressure vessel systems supporting domestic and international aerospace projects.

 

We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with at least 4 years of hands-on design experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative engineering environment while also being able to manage projects independently and deliver code-compliant, fabrication-ready designs.

 

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• $90,000 – $130,000 annually (DOE)
• Full-time opportunity
• Rancho Dominguez, CA

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, structures, mechanisms, and pressure vessels in compliance with ASME and AISC standards
• Create 3D solid models and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Produce detailed fabrication, layout, assembly, and installation drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD with GD&T standards
• Design pressure vessels per ASME Section VIII Division 1
• Perform engineering hand calculations (stress, strain, deflection)
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Perform thermal, heat transfer, and process load calculations
• Develop CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to ensure designs support manufacturing
• Coordinate with vendors to integrate engineered components
• Participate in R&D and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (ABET-accredited)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in:
• Mechanical and structural design
• Fabrication drawing development
• FEA and stress analysis
• Engineering calculations
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines independently

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Autoclave and/or pressure vessel design experience
• Experience with Compress software
• Advanced CFD experience (ANSYS Fluent)
• Strong background in heat transfer and flow analysis
• Aerospace systems design experience

 

Benefits Available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• $0 copay for unlimited Teladoc virtual visits
• Employee Assistance Program (medical, financial, or legal support)
• Coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Pet insurance available
• Resources for parents with children of developmental disabilities.

 

Hiring Requirements:

• Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check.

EXACT STAFF is an E-Verify employer. All offers of employment are conditioned upon presenting identification proving identity and the legal right to work in the U.S. Exact Staff is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding terms, conditions and privileges of employment are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed or religious beliefs, age, sex, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical disability, mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We comply with the ADA and applicable state and local laws and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants to perform essential functions of the job. Hire may be subject to passing a medical examination, skill and agility tests. LOS ANGELES APPLICANTS: Exact Staff will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 9 to Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code