NPI Mechanical Engineer — Onsite in Nashville

Maxonic Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic is seeking an NPI Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in Nashville, onsite. You will resolve mechanical issues, support new product introduction, and ensure manufacturability and efficient assembly across global teams.

The role requires 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience, a degree in engineering, and proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo/Pro-E. You will work with R&D, manufacturing, and Taiwan design teams to deliver robust product solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with NPI, fixture and component design.
• Ability to interpret drawings with GD&T.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo/Pro-E) preferred.
• Experience with sheet metal, plastic components, and manufacturing processes.

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

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

Measurement tools

Job description

Maxonic is seeking an NPI Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in Nashville, onsite. You will resolve mechanical issues, support new product introduction, and ensure manufacturability and efficient assembly across global teams.

The role requires 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience, a degree in engineering, and proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo/Pro-E. You will work with R&D, manufacturing, and Taiwan design teams to deliver robust product solutions.