Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the technical development of new connected products from concept through production launch.
• Define product architecture, engineering requirements, and technical direction while balancing customer needs, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Be a hands‑on resource with design, prototyping, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex electromechanical systems.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional engineering teams (internal and external), including mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test engineers.
• Develop validation strategies, oversee testing, and use data to drive continuous product improvements.
• Partner with Product Management, Project Management, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to deliver high‑quality products on schedule.
• Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, FMEA, RCCA, and other structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Protect innovation through patent development and contribute to engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical / electro‑mechanical new product development experience
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical product development from concept through production
• Strong mechanical fundamentals with the ability to independently solve complex problems using structured problem‑solving and risk tools (KT, RCCA, FMEA, fault trees, etc.)
• Experience prioritizing requirements in ambiguous environments and making product‑level tradeoffs
• Hands‑on experience with CAD, BOM management, and design documentation
• Experience designing or overseeing test fixtures, validation systems, and verification plans
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally (typically ~1 overseas trip/year)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading mechanical and electromechanical product development from concept to production, with a strong focus on engineering requirements, validation strategies, and structured problem‑solving methodologies. Proficient in collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products while balancing customer needs and technical constraints.