Mechanical Product Engineer (Project 9/IB4)

FII•Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

The Mechanical Product Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and sustaining of mechanical aspects of high-technology electronic products from concept through mass production. This role works cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of experience in mechanical product engineering within electronics manufacturing (experience level can be adjusted).
Strong experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes: injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, machining.
Experience supporting products in mass production environments.
Understanding of DFM/DFA principles.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-tech electronics, networking equipment, servers, IoT, or consumer electronics.
Knowledge of thermal management for electronic systems.
Experience working with contract manufacturers (EMS/ODM).
Familiarity with reliability testing standards (IEC, JEDEC, etc.).
Hands-on experience with prototype builds and factory support.
Experience with PLM systems.

Responsibilities

Product Design & Development Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for electronic products (enclosures, chassis, thermal solutions, brackets, connectors, etc.).
Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and specifications using CAD tools.
Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and mechanical simulations (thermal, structural, vibration).
Manufacturing & Industrialization Support NPI (New Product Introduction) from prototype through ramp to mass production.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure DFM, DFA, and DFx compliance.
Support tooling design (injection molds, die casting, sheet metal, CNC) and review supplier tooling proposals.
Resolve manufacturing issues, yield losses, and mechanical defects during pilot and production runs.
Testing & Validation Define and execute mechanical validation plans (shock, vibration, thermal cycling, reliability).
Analyze test results and implement corrective actions.
Support compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with global suppliers and contract manufacturers to develop and qualify mechanical parts.
Lead technical discussions with vendors on materials, processes, and cost optimization.
Interface with electrical, thermal, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.
Sustaining Engineering Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and product lifecycle support activities.
Manage ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) and documentation updates.
Support field issues and root cause analysis (8D, FMEA).