NPI Mechanical Engineer

Maxonic Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. is seeking an NPI Mechanical Engineer to support new product introduction and production ramp‑up. You will work with local manufacturing and Taiwan design teams to resolve mechanical issues and ensure manufacturability.

The role sits within the Engineering Services team and involves DFx feedback, fixture design, and collaboration across departments to enable smooth product development and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and customer support teams.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical issues, identify root causes.
• Manage transition of NPI products into production for manufacturability.
• Design and validate testing fixtures, jigs, and components.
• Provide DFM/ DFA feedback to improve quality and efficiency.
• Review drawings for accuracy, tolerances, and GD&T compliance.
• Perform stress, fit, and tolerance analyses for reliability.
• Propose corrective actions for mechanical/structural issues.
• Support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design/inspection.
• Document SOPs, work instructions, and test plans.
• Bridge communication between Taiwan design teams and U.S. production.
• Participate in cost reduction and process improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

Calipers

Altimeters

Job description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a NPI Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: NPI Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN

Work Schedule: Onsite

The Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) works with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan-based design teams to resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth product development and production support. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), fixture and component design, and continuous improvements in manufacturability and assembly.

This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and customer support.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical engineering issues, coordinating with design teams to determine root causes.
• Manage and guide the transition of NPI products into production, ensuring manufacturability and assembly readiness.
• Design and validate testing fixtures, jigs, and mechanical components to support new projects and production needs.
• Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) feedback to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Review mechanical drawings and specifications for accuracy, tolerance, and compliance with company standards.
• Perform mechanical stress, fit, and tolerance analyses to ensure reliability and performance.
• Conduct failure analysis and propose corrective actions for mechanical and structural issues.
• Support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design, fabrication, and inspection.
• Document and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), work instructions, and test plans.
• Support factory teams in the U.S. by bridging communication between Taiwan design teams and local production teams.
• Participate in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives related to mechanical design and manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with server, storage, and/or PC products.
• Familiarity with creating server assembly standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production lines.
• Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers and altimeters.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including dimensional tolerances and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Understanding sheet metal product production and inspection; familiarity with NCT and hard tooling manufacturing is desirable.
• Understanding of plastic part production and inspection; familiarity with mold-up and hard tooling processes is desirable.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo/Pro- E) preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.