Manufacturing Design Engineer

Posted 3 days ago

cloacinaSan Luis Obispo (CA)

Mechanical Engineers Sewage Treatment Facilities

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Lead

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$95 K-$140 K

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About the role

Company Description: Cloacina LLC is a manufacturer of stainless steel package wastewater treatment plants and industrial equipment located on the Central Coast of California. The company is owned and managed by a family of licensed operators and maintenance mechanics spanning four generations, bringing deep hands-on expertise to every project. Cloacina’s work is driven by pride in craftsmanship, practical ingenuity, and a strong commitment to environmental protection. The team focuses on producing reliable, high-quality treatment systems that help communities and industries manage wastewater responsibly. Applicants can expect to join a company that values long-term relationships, technical excellence, and sustainable impact.

Role Description: The Manufacturing (Product) Design Engineer is a full-time, in-person role based in Arroyo Grande, CA, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for designing and optimizing wastewater treatment plants and related industrial equipment, translating functional requirements into detailed mechanical and electrical designs. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with the Design team to develop CAD models and drawings, providing direction on bills of materials, collaborating with fabrication and assembly teams, and supporting manufacturing process improvements. The engineer will conduct design reviews, and ensure that designs meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting design issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in product performance and manufacturability.

Qualifications:

Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering and Design Engineering, with experience applying engineering principles to industrial or process equipment.
Familiarity with CAD tools for 3D modeling, drafting, and creating fabrication-ready drawings.
Experience in Product Design, including concept development, prototyping, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
Take inputs from multiple disciplines and evaluate and implement design parameters for the systems
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, schematics, and process diagrams, with strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment, including collaboration with shop personnel, site visits, and occasional field support.
Standardize design and generate template documentation to support products.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and management.
Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes, fluid systems, or environmental engineering is beneficial but not required.

Pay Range: $95K-$140KThis is a full-time position with benefits. Pay is DOE. Applicant must have a clean DMV record. There may be occasional traveling involved with this position.

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