Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer
Milpitas, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Sr NPI Mechanical Engineer located in Milpitas CA.
Reporting to the Director Program Management the Sr NPI Mechanical Engineer will will work closely with vendors suppliers and external manufacturing partners to ensure mechanical components assemblies and full systems meet design intent and quality expectations during all NPI phases.
This role is highly engineering-focused requiring deep mechanical insight strong build support rigorous validation and the ability to solve complex integration issues on the spot
What a typical day looks like:
- Lead hands-on mechanical engineering execution across multiple concurrent hardware NPI programs ensuring on-time delivery through prototype EVT DVT and PVT builds.
- Own mechanical build readiness by driving detailed analyses (tolerance stack-ups GD&T DFM/DFA reviews) to ensure manufacturable assembly-ready designs.
- Plan and execute mechanical validation (fit/form/function reliability testing failure analysis) and translate results into design/build improvements.
- Provide direct build-floor support during prototype and pilot events performing hands-on assembly fixture setup fit checks torque/alignment and verification activities.
- Rapidly debug and resolve mechanical/electrical/system integration issues driving containment root-cause analysis and corrective actions for build-time failures.
- Partner with vendors/CMs/suppliers on mechanical readiness DFM feedback tooling/pilot support and quality acceptance; maintain robust engineering documentation (ECOs drawings validation reports work instructions FMEAs) and communicate clearly cross-functionally.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 6 years of mechanical engineering experience with significant hands-on hardware development.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading multiple NPI hardware programs.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design GD&T tolerance analysis and fabrication processes.
- Proven hands-on engineering skills in assembly validation debugging and failure analysis.
- Experience working directly with vendors and contract manufacturers.
- Strong communication and technical leadership abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint Smartsheet and Microsoft Project is required to support effective project planning tracking and communication.
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What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Production EngineeringIs Sponsorship Available
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