Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical design and development of innovative products from concept through production, ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (product architecture & design)
Builds
Mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for commercial products
Domain
Consumer electronics / industrial equipment / automation / medical devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, 3D CAD modeling (Creo/SolidWorks/NX), GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, material selection, manufacturing process knowledge, systems-level thinking, technical leadership
Preferred skills
FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, reliability engineering, PLM systems, global supplier management
Technologies
Creo, SolidWorks, NX
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of mechanical systems from concept to production; Generate and review 3D CAD models and technical specifications; Conduct engineering analysis, simulations, and testing; Optimize designs for manufacturing, assembly, and cost; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition products to production; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities