Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Staff Mechanical Engineer – Precision Mechanical Design. You will work as a key member of our Mechanical Design Engineering team at the Orlando location, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design and take to production market‑defining Automotive LiDAR products.

• Design and own precision mechanical solutions for advanced electro‑optical sensor products.
• Translate system‑level requirements into robust mechanical architectures and detailed designs.
• Balance performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability through disciplined engineering practices.
• Enable smooth system integration through strong interface definition and cross‑functional execution.
• Drive mechanical design rigor across documentation, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to the realization of new technology through concept development and iterative design.
• Lead design and development of precision mechanical components and assemblies for electro‑optical sensor systems.
• Drive early concept and architecture development, including trade studies, layout exploration, and mechanism concepts.
• Create and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, and GD&T to support robust, repeatable designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis and support design decisions related to form, fit, and function.
• Own and manage Bills of Material (BOMs), part structures, and configuration control within a formal PDM/PLM environment.
• Lead and execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including technical impact assessment across disciplines.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) to resolve design, manufacturing, or quality issues.
• Develop and maintain Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to identify and mitigate mechanical risks.
• Drive Design‑to‑Cost, Value Engineering, and Value‑Add initiatives across mechanical designs and supplier components.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering, program management, electrical, optical, and systems teams to ensure alignment on requirements, interfaces, and system performance.
• Coordinate technical engagement with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support mechanical design, fabrication, and process development.
• Lead internal design and program reviews, contributing mechanical input to cross‑functional technical decisions.

• 10–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in precision or complex hardware products.
• Strong foundation in mechanical design, drafting, and GD&T (Solid Works).
• Demonstrated experience owning mechanical designs from concept through release.
• Knowledge of designing precision components for injection molding, machining, die casting, and metal injection moulding (MIM) processes, with an understanding of material selection and manufacturability trade‑offs.
• Hands‑on experience managing BOMs, configuration control, and formal change management processes (ECO/ECR) through a PLM system (Arena).
• Practical application of structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D or equivalent.
• Experience developing and maintaining DFMEAs.
• Familiarity with Design‑to‑Cost and Value Engineering approaches.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills, with experience working across mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, optical, and systems engineering teams.

• Experience serving as mechanical lead or subsystem owner on a hardware product.
• Background in precision electro‑mechanical or opto‑mechanical systems.
• Experience supporting products across concept, development, validation, and release phases.
• Exposure to supplier‑driven design optimization or cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, defense, aerospace, or safety‑critical products, including adherence to structured development and documentation processes.

• Competitive compensation and equity program.
• Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer‑paid premiums for employees and generous contributions or a Buy‑Up PPO Medical plan.
• Buy‑Up PPO Dental plan 100% employer‑paid for employees.
• Vision coverage 100% employer‑paid for employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match to…