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Design Engineer - SolidWorks / Sheet Metal

Olea Kiosks, Cerritos, CA, United States


About The Role
Olea is seeking a Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks experience and expertise in sheet metal design to join our Engineering team in Cerritos, CA. In this role, you will take ownership of transforming product concepts into fully detailed, production‑ready designs using SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling tools. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop mechanical designs optimized for manufacturability (DFM), ensuring that every product meets performance, cost, and production requirements. This is an ideal opportunity for a mechanical design engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and has hands‑on experience with sheet metal fabrication, CNC processes, and enclosure design.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with Sales and Design teams to define product requirements, including form, function, and environmental considerations

Translate concepts into detailed sheet‑metal designs using SolidWorks Pro

Build complete 3D models, including subassemblies, fasteners, and integrated components

Produce fabrication‑ready documentation such as technical drawings, weldment guides, and CNC files

Update and improve legacy designs for accuracy and manufacturability

Estimate design timelines and communicate progress to project stakeholders

Manage product configurations within SolidWorks PDM Pro

Support manufacturing by providing design clarifications and DFM improvements

Incorporate shop feedback to optimize production processes

Compensation & Schedule

Status: Full‑Time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, typically between 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: On‑site at our Cerritos, CA facility

Starting Pay: $90,000 per year

Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of professional experience using SolidWorks Pro

Experience with SolidWorks PDM Pro and Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system experience (e.g., ABAS or similar) preferred

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and design‑thinking skills

Ability to interpret technical documents and collaborate cross‑functionally

Detail‑oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills

In addition to the requirements listed above, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred, but not required:

Expertise in sheet‑metal design principles (bend radii, k‑factors, press brake limits)

Knowledge of welding methods, symbols, and fabrication processes

Familiarity with materials such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

Benefits

Competitive Pay — Starting at $90,000/year.

Health Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you (and your family) healthy and happy.

Supplementary Benefits — Life, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, cancer, and pet insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan — Start planning for your future with our company‑sponsored 401(k) program.

Paid Time Off — Vacation days, sick time, and holidays to help you recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

Supportive Team Environment — We’re a family‑owned company, and genuinely care about our employees and their families.

Opportunities to Grow — We love seeing our team members learn new skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers.

Great Culture — We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Expect lots of collaboration, plenty of laughs, and zero stuffy corporate nonsense.

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