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Mechanical Engineer II

Pretred

Pretred

Software Engineering
Denver, CO, USA
USD 85k-105k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 30, 2026

Company Overview:

Pretred is a globally recognized, industry leading, sustainability products manufacturing company looking for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our team onsite in Aurora, CO. We value our team members like family and truly believe in a sustainable future.

Role Highlights:

· New manufacturing facility located in Aurora, CO

· Competitive Salary and Stock Options

· Outstanding Career Opportunity to Join an established Start-Up Manufacturer, bringing first-of-its-kind products into existence

Required Experience:

· Strong SolidWorks skillset, including modeling, assemblies, and drawings

· Microsoft Office, Excel, Word – Google Apps & Email

· 3-5 years developing industrial products and/or tooling and fixtures

· Ability to work in a manufacturing setting

· Test planning, data capture and analysis involving electro-mechanical equipment

· History of taking small projects from start to finish with minimal oversight

· Working knowledge of how to use and operate various tools and power tools

· Strong Analysis skills

· A Passion for learning new skills

· Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic startup

· Great attitude and team player!

· PREFERRED SKILLS

· FEA, and Simulation Experience

· Experience working with and around Production lines and Manufacturing Equipment

· Notion, connected workspace platform

Role Responsibilities:

· Create 3D models using Solidworks, and develop 2D Engineering drawings of parts and assemblies

· Design tooling and support equipment for manufacturing new products

· Develop test plans and criteria for evaluating, or predicting, success of new products in their intended environment

· Design, order, build, oversee construction of fixtures, devices, hardware for testing

· Work on projects with senior engineers and take initiative to take on tasks and projects

· Coordinate with production team to plan and run experiments

· Run tests and gather data

· Root cause and troubleshoot issues or unexpected results

· Data Analysis, reporting, and conclusion generation

· Maintain SolidWorks PDM, support process for Production Release readiness

· Work on proof of concept designs, tools, and fixtures that demonstrate new capabilities

· Develop a productive working relationship with other employees across the company, not just the Engineering team

· Support manufacturing engineers with identifying or developing equipment, fixtures, and tooling, for improving process efficiency and worker safety

· Given the startup environment, assist with a variety of other tasks needed to advance company goals and objectives

Role Reporting:

· The Mechanical Engineering II role will be reporting to the Director of Engineering

Compensation:

· Pay scale varies on experience ($85k - $105k)

· Stock options

· Medical/Dental/Life

· PTO