SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

FULL TIME EXEMPT
SHIFT: Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 5:30 PM (schedule may vary as needed) 
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal Travel (less than 25%)
RELOCATION: Not Paid
LOCATION: In office - Riverside, CA (not remote)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $85,000-$120,000 annually (DOE)
BENEFITS: Paid time off, 4% matching 401(k), profit sharing, AFLAC, paid development time, medical, dental, and group life insurance benefits, EAP, bonus opportunities, and - most importantly - an amazing culture.

Our Core Focus:

Better People – Better Products – Better World

 

Our Core Values:

Make Excellence our Habit

Leave the World a Better Place

Create an Environment of Joy

Focus on Continuous Improvement

Be Humble, Be Curious, Be Courageous

 

Phenix Technology, Inc. of Riverside, is a leading manufacturer of fire helmets dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of firefighters worldwide. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence drives everything we do as we strive to provide the highest standard of protective gear for those who serve on the front lines.

We are a family-oriented organization looking for leaders who are passionate about continuous improvement and eager to make a real impact. If you are just looking for a job, this isn’t the place. We need dedicated, hands-on leaders who want to grow, innovate, and contribute to something bigger than themselves.

The Mechanical Engineer role involves contributing to the development of innovative products and tools that support the company’s strategic goals.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop effective project plans to include engineering milestones, tasks, tollgates, and well-defined timelines.
  • Conduct engineering analysis, including initial and outgoing design reviews, FEA, material selection, and tolerance studies.
  • Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies.
  • submit a scope of work for each project that includes budgetary numbers and the goal of each project.
  • Create, maintain, and review detailed engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and test reports.
  • Develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of internal projects.
  • Lead prototyping, testing, and evaluations of theoretical designs.
  • Drive anthropology-style analysis, critical thought, design, and project execution.
  • Ensure products can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions and environments.
  • Use research, analytical, conceptual, and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design.
  • Serve as a mentor to an engineering team.
  • support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing principles.
  • Stay current with industry standards, safety regulations, and emerging technologies.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar engineering degree.
  • 5+ years of permanent engineering experience.
  • Familiarity with polymers, plastics processing, injection, and compression molding.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, Creo Simulate, or similar).
  • Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, etc.)
  • Creativity and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide updates to upper management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Accurate and attentive to detail with excellent documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
  • Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach to meet deadlines.
  • The ability to work independently and meet goals autonomously.

    IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

    • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
    • Experience in helmet or firefighting equipment design.
    • Proven working experience in mechanical engineering.
    • Licensed Professional Engineer.
    • Expertise in injection molded plastic component development.
    • Hands on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
    • Meticulous attention to detail.
    • High level of integrity and professionalism.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Experience leading a team.
    • Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing (Five principles, deadly wastes, 5S).

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    While performing the duties of this job, incumbents may be required to do the following:

    • Frequently required to sit, walk, and talk or hear.
    • Use of hands to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
    • Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
    • Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Vision should be correctable to accurately read small font writing.

    Why join Phenix Technology?

    At Phenix, we don’t just make helmets – we help protect the heroes who protect others. You’ll join a team of innovators, builders, and servant leaders dedicated to excellence, joy, and purpose. If you want to lead a mission-driven company where people come first and quality is non-negotiable, we’d love to hear from you.

    READY TO APPLY? 

    Phenix Technology, Inc. is an essential service provider who demonstrates strict safety practices under the guidelines of the CDC and OSHA.

    To apply, submit a 1-2 minute video resume to apply@phenixfirehelmets.com. Tell us about yourself in a simple video and upload it to YouTube. Once you have uploaded your video, email a link to your video resume and your paper resume to apply@phenixfirehelmets.com. 

    Not sure where to start with a video resume? Check out this video!