Mechanical Engineer

Element Materials Technology • Anaheim, CA • 16h ago

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: $90,000 - $110,000/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

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).

3-7 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.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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