NPI Mechanical Engineer – Production Ramp & DFx

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

Job summary

Maxonic, Inc. is seeking an NPI Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to work with US manufacturing teams and Taiwan design teams on NPI, fixture and component design, and manufacturability improvements.

The role involves transitioning NPI products into production and ensuring assembly readiness. The candidate will design testing fixtures and provide DFM/DFA feedback, review drawings for tolerances, and support tooling and sheet metal/plastic components.

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/PC products.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience with CAD tools (Creo/Pro-E).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

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, 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

Engineering drawing interpretation

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

Job description

Maxonic, Inc. is seeking an NPI Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to work with US manufacturing teams and Taiwan design teams on NPI, fixture and component design, and manufacturability improvements.

The role involves transitioning NPI products into production and ensuring assembly readiness. The candidate will design testing fixtures and provide DFM/DFA feedback, review drawings for tolerances, and support tooling and sheet metal/plastic components.