Mechanical engineer

Flex•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

Axiom is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Milpitas, California, to support manufacturing operations through mechanical design, process improvements, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role develops and implements engineering solutions to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency, and provides technical support, root cause analysis, and leadership on cost-reduction and process-enhancement projects. The engineer collaborates with production operators, technicians, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical manufacturing experience.
Experience working in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, assembly, or production environments.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Understanding of manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with engineering problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and DOE.
Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Experience with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, or CMMs.
Understanding of SPC, process capability, and measurement system analysis.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams.

Nice To Haves

Ideally 2–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical position.
Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve manufacturing methods for composite products and assemblies.
Design and modify production tooling, fixtures, jigs, and inspection gauges.
Use CAD software to develop engineering solutions and support manufacturing improvements.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure components can be manufactured efficiently and accurately.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, manufacturing trials, and process validation.
Investigate manufacturing issues involving product defects, dimensional variation, equipment performance, and assembly processes.
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, cycle times, and manufacturing costs.
Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques to resolve recurring production issues.
Work with production operators and technicians to implement process improvements.
Support process capability studies, measurement system evaluations, and manufacturing quality improvements.
Evaluate new materials, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing techniques.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, manufacturing instructions, process specifications, and inspection requirements.
Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel when new processes or equipment are introduced.