Design Engineer - SolidWorks / Sheet Metal

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.

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.

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

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to bridging concept and production. Your designs directly impact product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction. By ensuring designs are both innovative and practical, you help Olea deliver reliable, high-performing kiosk solutions at scale.

Why You'll Love Working at Olea

• 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

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 (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

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