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Product Development Mechanical Engineer
Full-Time | La Verne, CA | Hybrid On-Site
At Idea House & Co., we help clients bring bold ideas to market—combining strategy, design, engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. Our projects range from innovative consumer products to specialty hardware, and every day brings something new to solve. As a small, highly skilled team, we give our engineers true ownership of their work, direct access to decision-makers, and the satisfaction of seeing projects through from first sketch to final production.If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where your ideas matter and your skills shape real-world products, this is where you’ll make your mark.
About
We’re a small but mighty product development team bringing ideas from concept to market. With 27+ years of experience across engineering, design, prototyping, and manufacturing, we partner with clients to launch products that are both market-ready and production-feasible. Our work spans industries from consumer electronics to lifestyle goods—combining strategy, hands-on builds, and global supply chain execution.If you want the scope and ownership of a small team, the variety of a consultancy, and the satisfaction of seeing your work in market, you’ll fit right in.
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The Role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 3–5 years of professional experience in consumer product development to join our team. You’ll design, prototype, and bring to production a range of products, owning your work from early concepts to factory hand-off. You’ll collaborate closely with industrial designers, engineers, suppliers, and clients, often juggling multiple projects at different stages.
What You’ll Do
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Own mechanical design from concept through tooling release for consumer products.
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Translate design intent into production-ready CAD, drawings, and BOMs with appropriate GD&T.Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize parts for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
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Work directly with domestic and international suppliers to resolve tooling, quality, and assembly issues.
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Rapidly prototype (3D printing, CNC, in-house builds) and iterate based on test results.
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Support EVT/DVT/PVT builds, integrating supplier feedback into design updates.
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Manage design documentation, ECOs, and revision control.
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Contribute to the creative problem-solving process in multidisciplinary project teams.
What We’re Looking For
Required
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3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience with shipped consumer products.
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Proficiency in SolidWorks (Onshape familiarity a plus).
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Proven experience with injection-molded plastics and light metal fabrication.
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Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and material selection.
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Demonstrated application of DFM/DFA in collaboration with manufacturers.
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Experience creating and managing BOMs and ECO processes.
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Hands-on prototyping skills and comfort in a shop environment.
Preferred
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Exposure to international manufacturing and supplier liaison (Asia experience a plus).
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Knowledge of IP ratings, FEA fundamentals, or mechatronic packaging.
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Experience with assembly fixtures and testing protocols.
Why You’ll Love It Here
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Impact: See your designs move from napkin sketch to market-ready.
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Variety: Projects across industries—consumer electronics, lifestyle, sports, and more.
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Growth: Path to Project Lead within 12–18 months for high performers.
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Team: Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decisions.
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Environment: Collaborative, creative, and hands-on.
Next steps
Compensation & Benefits
How to Apply
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage (employer-paid employee tier).
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IRA with company match.
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12 PTO days + 10 paid holidays, after the probation period.
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Flexible work schedule or a hybrid schedule, after the probation period.
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Opportunities for supplier visits and industry events.
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Fill out our online application form here to upload your resume and portfolio.
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A brief cover letter introducing yourself and your interest in Idea House & Co.
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Two shipped products you contributed to, with details on your role in DFM and supplier interaction.
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Only applications submitted through our form will be considered.