Mechanical Design Engineer - Wearable Electronics (Onsite)

Quest Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- &

Job summary

Quest Global in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design for high-volume consumer electronics projects. You will create detailed CAD models and drawings, collaborate across disciplines, and drive design for manufacturability from concept to ship.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of experience, with proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, and UGNX, plus strong GD&T, FEA, and DFM/DFA skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, UGNX).
• Deep understanding of GD&T, DFM, and DFA.
• Experience in DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, and 3D/2D CAD proficiency.
• Working knowledge in material properties, such as plastics, metal, adhesive, glass, etc., and selection for consumer products.
• Testing and analysis experience (FEA, Simulation, DOE).
• Experience with FEA for structural, thermal, or drop testing.
• Hands-on experience and understanding of high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping, machining, injection molding, casting).
• Prior experience in consumer electronics or high-volume precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for a particular component, feature, or system with end-to-end product development understanding.
• Contribute to mechanical solutions as part of a cross-functional team with electrical, industrial design, operations, and firmware teams.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for enclosures, internal structures, and components using CAD software (Creo, UG NX).
• Model and iteratively refine prototypes and test systems to validate design concepts and performance goals.
• Build and test prototypes to analyze performance, reliability, and durability under various conditions.
• Optimize space constraints, ensuring tight integration of mechanical parts with electrical components.
• Work across the full product development cycle, from concept to ship.
• Research and evaluate materials and manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, die-casting) for innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with Asia-based Supply Chain partners to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost targets.
• Troubleshoot assembly, manufacturing, and system-level issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

DFM

DFA

FEA

HV Manufacturing

Prototyping

Material selection

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

UGNX

Job description

Quest Global in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design for high-volume consumer electronics projects. You will create detailed CAD models and drawings, collaborate across disciplines, and drive design for manufacturability from concept to ship.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of experience, with proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, and UGNX, plus strong GD&T, FEA, and DFM/DFA skills.