Staff Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Serving as the mechanical engineering lead for an assigned mobile 4-wheeled robot product line, you will own hardware from concept through production ramp and sustaining through end-of-life. Your responsibilities include leading the design and development of mechanical assemblies, creating 3D models and detailed drawings, applying DFM/DFA principles, interfacing with contract manufacturers, supporting production builds, troubleshooting defects, and resolving quality escapes through RCCA methods. You will also lead design reviews, engineering changes (ECNs), and documentation updates within PLM/PDM systems, and design and implement assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing quality, throughput, and repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production, including hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements.
• Design and develop mechanical assemblies including structural frames, drive systems, electromechanical packaging, and supporting hardware components.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost-efficient production.
• Act as the primary mechanical engineering interface with contract manufacturers, supporting production builds, troubleshooting defects, and resolving quality escapes through RCCA methods.
• Lead design reviews, engineering changes (ECNs), and documentation updates within PLM/PDM systems.
• Design and implement assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing quality, throughput, and repeatability.
• Support PPAP, FAI, production ramp activities, and travel up to 25% as needed to manufacturing or partner sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools, plus experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting contract manufacturers, including DFM reviews, ECNs, and production issue resolution.
• Hands-on experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing support equipment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, and die casting.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams.
• Willing to travel up to 25% (field site visits).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters/PHd Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with mobile robots, AGV, AMR, or warehouse automation systems.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and quality systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with structural or thermal FEA using ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Exposure to field service troubleshooting, sustaining engineering, or post-launch product support.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a technical lead.