Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Fast-Paced NPI & DFM

BOXABL INC; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of consumer-grade product design experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with regulatory requirements (UL/CSA/IEC/ETL). The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years' experience in designing consumer-grade products.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling and 2D drawings).
• Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with production, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory and code compliance processes (UL/CSA/IEC/ETL).

Responsibilities

• Design components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks with production-ready drawings (GD&T).
• Translate product requirements into manufacturable designs balancing performance, cost, and schedule.
• Partner with manufacturing to support DFM/DFA reviews and create assembly instructions.
• Support NPI and first-article inspection; assist production ramp-up.
• Create and maintain BOMs, ECOs, and technical documentation.
• Select materials, fasteners, and processes based on design intent; perform basic engineering calculations/FEA.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop prototypes and troubleshoot fit and tolerance issues.
• Work with Procurement to ensure supplier conformance and adjust designs for manufacturability.
• Document the design process and present progress to stakeholders.
• Evaluate designs against industry standards and regulations.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

DFM/DFA

Engineering problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CSWA certification

Job description

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of consumer-grade product design experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with regulatory requirements (UL/CSA/IEC/ETL). The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.