Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: US – Bay Area, California
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time (Based on business requirements)

Job Summary

We are seeking skilled Mechanical Design Engineers to support product design and development activities in the Bay Area. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, component design, prototyping, and product validation. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs, 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Perform component design, tolerance analysis, and design optimization.
• Create and maintain CAD models, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, industrial design, manufacturing, and product development teams.
• Support prototyping, design verification, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical components.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve product performance and reliability.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Ensure designs meet applicable quality, safety, and product specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools such asSolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical testing.
• Experience with prototyping, design validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing consumer electronics, hardware products, or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of plastics, sheet metal, machined components, and enclosure design.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, CNC machining, injection molding, or 3D printing.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and engineering change management.
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong hands-on mechanical design and CAD modeling experience.
• Ability to take designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and production.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.

Work Location: Bay Area, California, USA

Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume, current location, relevant mechanical design experience, CAD tools expertise, and availability.