Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Anaheim, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Element has an opportunity for an Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules code of conduct and company policies and procedures.
Salary: $90000 - $110000/yr DOE
Responsibilities
- Evaluate existing mechanical and materials testing capabilities and identify opportunities for expansion or improvement.
- Develop and execute detailed CapEx plans to add or upgrade test equipment and infrastructure.
- Lead project planning efforts to move new capabilities from concept through procurement setup validation and into ready-to-offer service status.
- Own the end-to-end implementation of new testing services including test development documentation technician training and integration into operations.
- Drive process improvements to increase efficiency quality and safety in lab workflows.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Operations and Quality teams to understand customer needs and align new capabilities with market demand.
- Lead validation of new test methods and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ASTM ISO Nadcap).
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively propose investments and technical innovations.
- Provide technical support to internal teams and assist with complex customer inquiries regarding testing capabilities.
- Support audits compliance documentation and system improvements related to quality and testing accuracy.
Skills / Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science or a related technical field (Masters preferred).
- 37 years of experience in mechanical or materials testing with a focus on lab operations method development and equipment implementation.
- Proven experience in project planning and execution of capital investment initiatives.
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of mechanical tests (e.g. tensile fatigue hardness impact fracture toughness).
- Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards and quality frameworks (ASTM ISO Nadcap etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and justify technical proposals.
- Proficiency with project planning tools Excel and data analysis.
- Highly organized self-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
