Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation. Applies understanding of thermal and electrical engineering to conceptual design and architectural design. What You’ll Do Leads junior engineers and provides technical consultation to complex mechanical engineering projects that span multiple products or multiple teams with significant resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Drives industry standards, designs specifications and defines future technologies for next generation Cisco products Works with key customers and suppliers to turn the requirements into product features Provides advanced technical knowledge to engineering teams where needed to support assembly, fabrication and manufacturing of products. Plans for and addresses supply chain management and quality issues as needed Oversees testing, failure analysis, reliability and verification plans for developed design elements, materials, parts and products Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to address issues, including working with suppliers Oversees design for manufacturing (DFM) and BoM cost avoidance strategy Oversees the selection and vetting of supplier materials when BoM is submitted Collaborates with suppliers to ensure sample materials characteristics meet Cisco requirements Collaborates with T&Q and GSM teams to onboard new suppliers with key technology Defines the value engineering upfront to recognize future cost savings Acts as the technical expert in feasibility testing, prototyping and root cause analysis investigations Sets standards and approach for technical justification analysis reports Identifies the technology, materials, tools and methodology to give Cisco products a competitive edge Minimum Qualifications Bachelors + 10+ years of related experience, or Masters + 8+ years of related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cisco Systems, Inc.