Staff Mechanical Engineer

Own the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release for vehicle systems.

Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies (SolidWorks).

Drive multiple product development cycles from concept to production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.

Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and design corrective/preventative solutions.

Build, assemble, and run test fixtures for mechanisms — including necessary coding & electrical setups.

Characterize sensing systems (encoders, sensors) for bandwidth, latency, and other system parameters to support closed-loop motor control.

Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and drive design improvements based on data.

Work closely with electrical, software, and external engineering partners to meet system-level goals for safety, performance, and cost.

Serve as design release engineer for systems such as hydraulics, sensors, and actuator assemblies.

Own Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly structures, and documentation within PLM systems (Arena).

Mentor junior engineers and help grow the mechanical engineering function.

Direct external engineering firms as needed to expand development bandwidth.

Collaborate with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain challenges.

8–12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical systems

Proven record of taking multiple products from concept through mass production.

Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling best practices.

Deep understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for precision assemblies.

Experience with PLM systems (Arena or similar).

Hands-on prototyping and test experience — comfortable assembling and debugging systems in a lab.

Familiarity with hydraulics, actuators, sensors, and other mechatronic subsystems.

Strong system-level thinking and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction to external firms.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design decisions.