Mechanical Engineer-OEM

BYD • Cupertino, CA

70d

About The Position

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who brings a strong foundation in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and thrives in a customer-facing, product-driven role. This is a unique opportunity for someone who understands how things are made-but is equally comfortable engaging with clients, coordinating across departments, and driving products from idea to mass production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical product development or project engineering-ideally in an OEM or manufacturing environment for consumer electronics.
• Hands-on exposure to mass production methods such as CNC, stamping, casting, and surface treatment processes.
• Strong familiarity with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), including basic understanding of GD&T.
• Proven experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers across Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships, interpret requirements, and drive product realization.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing partners and client sites as needed.
• Bilingual in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mechanical component lifecycle-from concept validation through to mass production-focused on enclosures and structural parts.
• Act as a technical liaison between internal teams (design, procurement, sales) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, factories).
• Collaborate with clients to define product requirements, ensuring feasibility across design, cost, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Support business development teams by offering technical insights during customer meetings, RFQ responses, and project scoping.
• Translate technical needs into action plans, guiding suppliers and contract manufacturers to align with quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
• Perform mechanical feasibility assessments including Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Oversee supplier coordination, particularly for processes such as CNC machining, metal forming, die-casting, and surface finishing.
• Contribute to pricing strategies by analyzing material costs, process efficiencies, and competitive benchmarks.
• Lead or support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ramp-up phases, and factory readiness initiatives.
• Stay up to date on manufacturing trends, technologies, and customer needs across consumer electronics and related sectors.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree