NPI Mechanical Engineer: From Concept to Production

Maxonic Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic seeks an NPI Mechanical Engineer in Fremont, CA to work with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan design teams to drive new product introduction, fixture design, and manufacturability improvements. This onsite role requires hands-on development and cross-functional collaboration to resolve mechanical issues and ensure smooth production.

You will support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design, provide DFM/ DFA feedback, review drawings, perform stress analyses, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings interpretation.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, plastics tooling and manufacturing is desirable.

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.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

CAD tools (Creo/Pro-E)

GD&T interpretation

SOPs for production lines

Server/Storage/PC products knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

Job description

Maxonic seeks an NPI Mechanical Engineer in Fremont, CA to work with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan design teams to drive new product introduction, fixture design, and manufacturability improvements. This onsite role requires hands-on development and cross-functional collaboration to resolve mechanical issues and ensure smooth production.

You will support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design, provide DFM/ DFA feedback, review drawings, perform stress analyses, and help