NPI Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position: NPI Mechanical EngineerPay: $60k-$90kNPI Mechanical Engineer (1st shift)Hiring manager requires 3-5 years of prior experience in designing mechanical components and manufacturing fixtures using CAD software and GD&T for use in NPI and product launches.This role will be a subject matter expert for our Nashville location, so previous exposure to electronics hardware, server infrastructure, or PC components is required.NPI Mechanical EngineerJob Summary:The Mechanical Engineer works with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan-baseddesign teams to resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner and ensure smoothproduct development and production support. This role supports new productintroduction (NPI), fixture and component design, and continuous improvements inmanufacturability and assembly.This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departmentsto support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics,operational software, and systems integration.Duties/Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, andcustomer support.- Analyze and resolve mechanical engineering issues, coordinating with designteams to determine root causes.- Manage and guide the transition of NPI products into production, ensuringmanufacturability and assembly readiness.- Design and validate testing fixtures, jigs, and mechanical components to supportnew 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, andcompliance with company standards.- Perform mechanical stress, fit, and tolerance analyses to ensure reliability andperformance.- Conduct failure analysis and propose corrective actions for mechanical andstructural issues.- Support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design, fabrication, andinspection.- Document and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), workinstructions, and test plans.- Support factory teams in the U.S. by bridging communication between Taiwandesign teams and local production teams.- Participate in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives related tomechanical design and manufacturing.Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set)- Knowledge and experience with server, storage, and/or PC products.- Familiarity with creating server assembly standard operating procedures (SOPs)for production lines.- Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers and altimeters.- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including dimensional tolerances andGD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).- Understanding sheet metal product production and inspection; familiarity withNCT and hard tooling manufacturing is desirable.- Understanding of plastic part production and inspection; familiarity with mold-upand hard tooling processes is desirable.- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo/Pro-E) preferred.Education and Experience:- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.- Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.- Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for extended periods.- Ability to stoop, bend, and perform repetitive tasks.- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age,gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential jobfunction satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.