Mechanical NPI & Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end mechanical execution from late-stage R&D through volume manufacturing for high-performance networking hardware, including chassis, rack systems, and liquid cooling integration.
Role type
Senior Mechanical NPI & Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
High-performance networking switches, fully integrated rack systems, and liquid-cooled data center gear
Domain
Networking hardware, data center infrastructure, optical communications (via careerplan.io/jobs/72-006-95-277-mechanical-npi-manufacturing-engineer-at-drivenets)
Required skills
Mechanical system integration, NPI transfer execution, advanced packaging design, liquid cooling architecture, supplier quality management, failure analysis, CAD modeling, PLM management
Preferred skills
Thermal management expertise, logistics engineering, root-cause investigation, cost-reduction redesign
Technologies
SolidWorks, Agile PLM, Arena PLM, CMM, 8D methodology
Responsibilities
Lead NPI-to-mass-production transfers and validate BOM completeness; Design and validate custom packaging and palletization solutions for global logistics; Oversee mechanical assembly of liquid cooling systems and validate thermal integration; Qualify mechanical fabrication vendors and conduct on-site factory audits; Lead mechanical failure analysis and implement corrective actions; Manage Engineering Change Orders and BOM updates within PLM systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
