Senior Mechanical Engineer

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, SGC, WATA, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,900 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Toronto, Guadalajara, Dallas, and Paris.

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. As the Mechanical Engineer you will design new products, validation fixtures and processes. You will support injection molded tooling design, generating engineering drawings and solving sustaining engineering issues. You will act as a technical SME for internal stakeholders supporting every brand under Collectors.

You’ll report to the Senior Manager, Operations Engineering and work from our Santa Ana, CA office. Occasional travel to vendors and other domestic and international Collectors facilities may be required.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop new customer facing products, including holders for collectible encapsulation
• Develop and deploy equipment for internal use (sealing equipment, assembly fixtures, presses, etc.)
• Create technical drawings for new and existing components and assemblies
• Perform engineering change processes as necessary for products and equipment
• Document process steps to ensure work standardization
• Develop and execute test plans in conjunction with process and quality engineering for products, tooling, and fixtures
• Develop internal processes and/or leverage external labs for material and product benchmarking and validation
• Inspect parts for dimensional and other physical attributes
• Identify opportunities for product, equipment, and process improvements
• Commission new injection molds for high volume production
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Extensive experience designing injection molded parts
• Extensive experience with material selection on injection molded parts
• Understanding of engineering software tools, e.g. SolidWorks (or similar CAD tools)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curious by nature, consistently seeking to learn new processes, systems, and tools asks questions to ensure understanding
• Team player with an ability to take direction/feedback and work in a deadline sensitive environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Experience in tool design of injection molding is a plus

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $97,240 - $131,560. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

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