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In this role, you’ll be a key driver of system-level execution—owning critical subsystems and making early decisions that determine whether hardware ships on time, at cost, and at quality.
You will:
Lead mechanical system design and integration across complex, multi-domain programs.
Own a subsystem end-to-end, from architecture and concept to production release.
Design and develop mechanical/electromechanical assemblies in Siemens NX (required).
Drive early DFM, DFA, DFAuto, and DFC decisions to ensure designs scale to production.
Apply strong GD&T fundamentals to create production-ready drawings and specs.
Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to industrialize parts, including first article builds and production ramp.
Define inspection approaches and understand manufacturing metrics like IQC, OQC, ORT, CP/CPK, tolerance stack-ups, and validation.
Support prototype builds, test campaigns, root-cause investigations, and design iterations.
Perform mechanical analysis as needed (FEA, thermal evaluation, structural validation).
Participate in design reviews and ensure performance, safety, reliability, cost, and schedule targets are met.
Provide hands-on support during assembly, integration, and testing—because the best systems engineers stay close to the hardware.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing and shipping mechanical products
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related degree is preferred; relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Strong proficiency in Siemens NX is required.
Deep knowledge of GD&T and production-level drawing release practices.
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