NPI Mechanical Engineer: From Prototype to Production

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

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. in Fremont, CA is seeking a NPI Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to collaborate with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan-based design groups on new product introduction, fixture design, and manufacturability improvements.

This role supports the engineering services team, coordinating with R&D, operations, and manufacturing to ensure robust production readiness and continuous improvement. Onsite role emphasizing hands-on design, analysis, and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of server, storage, or PC product domains.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo/Pro-E) preferred.

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

Server/storage/PC products

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

CAD tools (Creo)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Altimeters

Creo/Pro-E

Job description

Maxonic Inc. in Fremont, CA is seeking a NPI Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to collaborate with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan-based design groups on new product introduction, fixture design, and manufacturability improvements.

This role supports the engineering services team, coordinating with R&D, operations, and manufacturing to ensure robust production readiness and continuous improvement. Onsite role emphasizing hands-on design, analysis, and cross-functional communication.