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Battle-tested tech for modern warfare
The Role
Designs and develops mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms from concept through production. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, production drawings, prototype assembly and testing, troubleshooting, validation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams. Requires expertise in SolidWorks, plastic injection molding, Moldflow analysis, CNC machining, sheet metal design, DFM/DFA, and rapid prototyping. The role supports lab and production-floor activities and includes travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers.
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Description
Kela Technologies develops next-generation battlefield intelligence and mission systems, combining hardware and software to help defense organizations make faster, smarter decisions in complex operational environments.
We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Advanced Munitions Group, owning mechanical design from concept to production and supporting our mission to strengthen Western defense capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms throughout the lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through prototyping, validation, and production.
- Assemble, test, and troubleshoot prototypes in the lab, driving design improvements.
- Collaborate with hardware, electronics, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Create complex CAD models and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks.
- Travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers as needed to support production and validation.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of multidisciplinary products.
- 2+ years of professional experience designing for plastic injection molding, including Moldflow analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Experience designing mechanisms, with strong engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
- In-depth knowledge of plastic injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal design, including design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and prototype development, with willingness to work in the lab and on the production floor.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Advantages
- Experience with surface modeling in SolidWorks.
- Experience in the defense, robotics, aerospace, or automotive industries.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of multidisciplinary products
- 2+ years of professional experience designing for plastic injection molding
- Experience with Moldflow analysis
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
- Experience designing mechanisms
- Strong engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- In-depth knowledge of plastic injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal design
- Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and prototype development
- Willingness to work in the lab and on the production floor
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Experience with surface modeling in SolidWorks
- Experience in the defense, robotics, aerospace, or automotive industries
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