CareerPlan

Staff Mechanical Product Development Engineer

San Diego, CA, USFull-time$116k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-11
HybridU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Lead New Product Development (NPD) for thermal-mechanical solutions and enclosure systems supporting mission-critical electronics infrastructure.

Role type

Staff Mechanical Product Development Engineer

Builds

Thermal-mechanical products, enclosure solutions, and 3D CAD models for Aerospace & Defense and commercial markets.

Domain

Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Thermal Management

Required skills

Mechanical product development, New Product Development (NPD), SolidWorks, Thermal analysis, Mechanical analysis, FEA, Project management, Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Regulated manufacturing environment experience (AS9100, ISO 13485), Thermal management/electronics cooling, Brazed assemblies, Material selection, Aerospace & Defense product support

Technologies

SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Guide NPD projects from concept to production launch, Build 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, Perform thermal/mechanical/structural analysis, Lead build reviews and DFMEA activities, Manage project timelines and risks, Work with manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA, Support prototype builds and NPI, Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Collaborate with customers and internal teams, Serve as technical leader and mentor

Seniority

Staff, technical leadership and mentorship