Lead Mechanical Engineer – NPD for Connected Systems

Jobtailor; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Orange County, CA is seeking a senior mechanical/electro‑mechanical engineer to own the technical development of connected products from concept through production launch. You will define architecture, requirements, and technical direction balancing customer needs, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.

You will be hands‑on with design, prototyping, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex systems, lead cross‑functional teams, develop validation strategies, oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical/electro‑mechanical new product development experience.
• Experience leading mechanical product development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the technical development of new connected products from concept through production launch.
• Define product architecture, engineering requirements, and technical direction while balancing customer needs, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Be a hands‑on resource with design, prototyping, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex electromechanical systems.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional engineering teams (internal and external), including mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test engineers.
• Develop validation strategies, oversee testing, and use data to drive continuous product improvements.
• Partner with Product Management, Project Management, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to deliver high‑quality products on schedule.
• Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, FMEA, RCCA, and other structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Protect innovation through patent development and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured problem-solving

RCCA

FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Jobtailor in Orange County, CA is seeking a senior mechanical/electro‑mechanical engineer to own the technical development of connected products from concept through production launch. You will define architecture, requirements, and technical direction balancing customer needs, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.

You will be hands‑on with design, prototyping, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex systems, lead cross‑functional teams, develop validation strategies, oversee