Mechanical Design Engineer

SoLa Impact

Real estate private equity firm focused on preserving, rehabbing, and building affordable housing in Black and brown communities.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

$90,000 - $110,000

In-Person

3+ years of experience

Real Estate

Description For Mechanical Design Engineer

SoLa Impact, Southern California's largest for-profit affordable housing developer, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their innovative modular housing factory initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to revolutionize affordable housing through standardized modular manufacturing. The position involves developing 3D CAD models and working closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. The company manages over $1.2 billion in multifamily assets and aims to produce 1,000-1,500 modular housing units annually by 2025. This is a chance to join a Black-owned and operated business that combines engineering excellence with social impact, offering comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. The role requires strong technical skills in mechanical design and 3D modeling tools, with a focus on creating innovative, cost-effective housing solutions. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $90,000 to $110,000, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

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Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and support products from concept to production
Develop state-of-the-art, manufacturable assemblies and sub assemblies
Provide design direction, review and approve models and production drawings
Partner with manufacturing, production, and supply chain teams
Generate and maintain 3D CAD models, BOMs, detailed drawings
Spearhead root cause investigations
Set standards for component design and qualification testing
Design and build jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing

Requirements For Mechanical Design Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
Proficiency using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, Solidworks, ANSYS, etc.)
3+ years of experience in mechanical design
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit preferred