Staff Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary Staff Mechanical Engineer – Precision Mechanical Design. You will work as a key member of our Mechanical Design Engineering team at the Orlando location, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design and take to production market‑defining Automotive LiDAR products. Responsibilities Design and own precision mechanical solutions for advanced electro‑optical sensor products. Translate system‑level requirements into robust mechanical architectures and detailed designs. Balance performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability through disciplined engineering practices. Enable smooth system integration through strong interface definition and cross‑functional execution. Drive mechanical design rigor across documentation, change management, and risk mitigation. Contribute to the realization of new technology through concept development and iterative design. Lead design and development of precision mechanical components and assemblies for electro‑optical sensor systems. Drive early concept and architecture development, including trade studies, layout exploration, and mechanism concepts. Create and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, and GD&T to support robust, repeatable designs. Perform tolerance analysis and support design decisions related to form, fit, and function. Own and manage Bills of Material (BOMs), part structures, and configuration control within a formal PDM/PLM environment. Lead and execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including technical impact assessment across disciplines. Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) to resolve design, manufacturing, or quality issues. Develop and maintain Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to identify and mitigate mechanical risks. Drive Design‑to‑Cost, Value Engineering, and Value‑Add initiatives across mechanical designs and supplier components. Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering, program management, electrical, optical, and systems teams to ensure alignment on requirements, interfaces, and system performance. Coordinate technical engagement with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support mechanical design, fabrication, and process development. Lead internal design and program reviews, contributing mechanical input to cross‑functional technical decisions. Requirements 10–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in precision or complex hardware products. Strong foundation in mechanical design, drafting, and GD&T (SolidWorks). Demonstrated experience owning mechanical designs from concept through release. Knowledge of designing precision components for injection molding, machining, die casting, and metal injection moulding (MIM) processes, with an understanding of material selection and manufacturability trade‑offs. Hands‑on experience managing BOMs, configuration control, and formal change management processes (ECO/ECR) through a PLM system (Arena). Practical application of structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D or equivalent. Experience developing and maintaining DFMEAs. Familiarity with Design‑to‑Cost and Value Engineering approaches. Strong cross‑functional communication skills, with experience working across mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, optical, and systems engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving as mechanical lead or subsystem owner on a hardware product. Background in precision electro‑mechanical or opto‑mechanical systems. Experience supporting products across concept, development, validation, and release phases. Exposure to supplier‑driven design optimization or cost reduction initiatives. Experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, defense, aerospace, or safety‑critical products, including adherence to structured development and documentation processes. Benefits Competitive compensation and equity program. Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer‑paid premiums for employees and generous contributions or a Buy‑Up PPO Medical plan. Buy‑Up PPO Dental plan 100% employer‑paid for employees. Vision coverage 100% employer‑paid for employees. 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay). Generous time‑off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and standard holidays. Supplemental pay for Parental Leave. Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long‑term disability. MicroVision offers a flexible work schedule that could include a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work, subject to team and business needs. Individual work schedules will be at the discretion of management and dependent on role and business needs. You must live and reside within commuting distance from MicroVision’s office in Orlando, FL. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position; you must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement MicroVision is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam‑era veteran, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. 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