Mechanical Designer
Arbor Energy
Design
El Segundo, CA, USA
Posted on Aug 6, 2025
We are looking for a Mechanical Designerto be responsible for the detailed modeling of components from a multidisciplinary team of engineers, integration of components into assemblies, and interfacing with manufacturing. You will also perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOMs) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specific information.
Arbor’s team of world-class engineers and scientists are developing a scalable, low-cost approach to Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) based on modern rocket engine technology. BECCS is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approach that uses biomass to produce energy and remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it permanently underground, while ensuring food security, rural livelihoods, and biodiversity are not affected. Our modular technology leverages the power density of supercritical CO2 to enable compact gasification, oxy-combustion, and high-pressure turbo-expansion to convert abundant waste biomass into clean electricity, water, and high-purity CO2, capturing and sequestering all emissions from the process. Our team brings together a passion for science, technology, and global stewardship to make low-cost, high-quality carbon removal and baseload power a reality.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D models and associated 2D drawings.
- Create Item and Part Structure (BOM) information within ERP system.
- Develop and maintain 3D model and 2D drawing database within Product Data Management (PDM) system.
- Perform checking duties on assembly and component level drawings.
- Update existing drawings to current/best manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with manufacturing personnel and engineering to ensure design requirements are met and the best manufacturing processes are used.
- Participate in and contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals as needed.
- Support manufacturing personnel with evaluations of deviated components, corrective action investigations and other quality related activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering field.
- 3+ years experience in 3D modeling (NX preferred)
- Experienced with precision design and manufacturing processes
- Able to advise manufacturing plants on proposed operational changes and anticipate the effect of change on the final part.
- Knowledgeable in ASME GD&T.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high pressure, turbomachinery or combustion systems.
- Experience completing fluid flow, bolted joint, and stack calculations.
- Proficiency in NX CAD software.
- Experience in startup or R&D environments.
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees)
- Basic life insurance fully covered
- Health savings account (HSA) with matching
- Flexible savings account (FSA)
- Unlimited PTO
- 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!
- 401(k)
- Commuter benefits
- Annual learning and development stipend
- And more!
Arbor is an equal-opportunity employer. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Building a global solution to this global problem will require humans of all varieties to contribute diverse ideas and experiences, so we have put finding and hiring qualified individuals from underrepresented groups at the top of our priority list.