Mechanical Engineer - OEM, NPI & Global Manufacturing

BYD North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD North America is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to manage the mechanical component lifecycle from concept validation to mass production. The successful candidate will engage with clients and coordinate across departments.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of experience in product development, and hands-on experience with mass production methods. The position demands strong communication skills, including bilingualism in Mandarin, and involves 20% travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical product development or project engineering, ideally in an OEM or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on exposure to mass production methods such as CNC, stamping, casting, and surface treatment processes.
• Proven experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mechanical component lifecycle, focused on enclosures and structural parts.
• Act as a technical liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients to define product requirements.

Skills

Mechanical product development

Project engineering

Customer relationship management

Bilingual in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

BYD North America is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to manage the mechanical component lifecycle from concept validation to mass production. The successful candidate will engage with clients and coordinate across departments.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of experience in product development, and hands-on experience with mass production methods. The position demands strong communication skills, including bilingualism in Mandarin, and involves 20% travel.