Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader to design and deliver next-generation compute and networking products. In this highly technical role, you will lead the mechanical design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, working collaboratively across hardware, CAD, thermal, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure mechanical integrity, performance, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of advanced chassis and card-level mechanical systems for compute/networking equipment.
• Perform detailed 2D and 3D tolerance stack-up analysis using spreadsheets and tools such as CETol.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and detailed mechanical drawings using Creo or NX, applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Develop mechanical solutions using materials like sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast components that meet EMI, thermal, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, signal integrity, CAD, thermal, and manufacturing) to define requirements and evaluate trade-offs.
• Partner with thermal engineers to design efficient cooling solutions.
• Provide guidance to manufacturing teams and suppliers to resolve design, fabrication, and assembly issues.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers and provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Drive engineering change orders (ECO), BOM creation, and deviation processes.
• Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), cost-efficiency, and production scalability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical design within the EMS, compute, or networking domains.
• Proven expertise in using 3D MCAD tools (Creo or NX).
• Strong knowledge of static and dynamic analysis using tools like Creo Simulate or ANSYS.
• Expert in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and statistical evaluation.
• Extensive experience designing sheet metal parts for high-volume manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing mechanical systems for data center-grade compute/networking products.
• Familiarity with tooling and design for plastic injection molding and die-casting.
• Mechanism design experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Agile PLM, ECOs, BOM, and deviation management.
• Familiarity with PDMLink or Team Center.
• Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices.
• A team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to listen, collaborate, and contribute toward a shared goal.