Mechanical Engineer
Core
Provide mechanical product engineering support for new and sustaining Cisco hardware products from New Product Introduction (NPI) to End of Life (EOL), focusing on cost, quality, and design for manufacturability.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Product Engineer (NPI & Sustaining)
Builds
Next-generation Cisco hardware products (switches/routers)
Domain
Networking hardware manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Value Engineering, Supply chain technical assessment, Change management, Defect reduction, Component qualification
Preferred skills
Sheet metal fabrication, Thermal management (fans/heatsinks), PCBA assembly processes, Contract manufacturer management, Switch/router product experience
Technologies
CREA, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Provide NPI support from pre-concept through EOL; Collaborate with design, process, and test teams to resolve DFX issues; Drive design and manufacturing FMEA; Lead product quality issue resolution; Perform value engineering and cost avoidance; Assess CM and supply chain capability gaps; Manage product documentation and change activities; Lead complex issue resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC