Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key part in designing, developing, and continuously improving the physical components and assemblies of our photo booth products. The position will work in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to bring creative, durable, and customer‑ready solutions to life.

• Lead and support product development from concept through production, including prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Own mechanical design across the product line, including enclosures, structural components, cable management, and packaging for freight and installation.
• Direct manufacturing decisions across metal forming (sheet metal, welding, finishing) and plastics (injection molding, thermoforming, vacuum forming).
• Design products for field serviceability and simplicity: modular subassemblies, accessible service points, tool‑light maintenance, and reduced mean‑time‑to‑repair.
• Drive design‑for‑manufacturability, design‑for‑service, and design for assembly, improvements across new and existing products.
• Collaborate with software and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Define and run bring‑up, burn‑in, reliability, and repeatability testing for new and existing products.
• Conduct engineering analysis including stress, thermal, humidity, vibration, and tolerance analysis to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and technical documentation.
• Author and maintain documentation that enables non‑engineering audiences to assemble, install, troubleshoot, and service the product, including assembly instructions, installation guides, field troubleshooting trees, and service procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Manage and communicate with vendors and suppliers for custom fabricated parts, sheet metal, injection‑molded components, and other materials.
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigation for field issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and manufacturing processes relevant to consumer‑facing electro‑mechanical products.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience, ideally in a product manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience taking products from prototype through volume production, including hands‑on management of the manufacturing partners involved.
• Hands‑on fabrication knowledge across metal forming and plastics, sufficient to direct manufacturing decisions and resolve production issues.
• Experience designing for unattended commercial use, outdoor or semi‑outdoor environments, or otherwise harsh real‑world deployment conditions.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design software — Solid Works strongly preferred.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and engineering drawing standards.
• Clear and effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and decision‑making abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Consistently high standards for quality and attention to detail.

• Experience with electro‑mechanical product design (products incorporating both mechanical and electronic systems).
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Solid Works PDM, Arena).
• Background in consumer electronics, vending equipment, kiosk, or amusement equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of UL, CE, or other product safety certification processes.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners and global supply chains.

• This is an on‑site role requiring daily presence in the office to enable close collaboration, real‑time decision‑making, and hands‑on execution leadership across engineering, product, operations, and customer support teams.
• Regular time on the production floor and in fabrication and assembly areas, including handling of components, tools, and equipment.
• Regular participation in in‑person meetings, technical reviews, and cross‑functional planning sessions.
• Occasional presentations to internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, typically involving extended periods of standing.
• Occasional travel to suppliers, external partners, trade shows, and site visits, both domestic and international.