Mechanical Engineer

SQUAD is seeking a self-guided Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical innovation from concept to production. The role involves managing mechanical components through design cycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product excellence throughout its lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Drive mechanical component development from initial concept to mass production, building high-fidelity CAD models, detailed drawings, and comprehensive BOMs
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, and Optical engineers to ensure seamless cross-functional hardware integration and design performance
• Lead mechanical validation tests, such as fit, stress, and thermal analysis, and support design verification through iterative prototyping and lab testing
• Apply expert knowledge of DFM/DFA to optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Lead rigorous design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEAs while managing all engineering documentation and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Coordinate directly with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality, cost, and schedule milestones are met
• Provide essential field support and lead iterative design improvements to maintain product excellence throughout its lifecycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience in mechanical design, specifically within consumer electronics, IoT devices, or products with varying IP ratings
• Proficiency in CAD and CAE tools, specifically SolidWorks or PTC Creo
• Demonstrated track record of designing plastic parts for injection molding and selecting materials based on complex design requirements
• Deep technical understanding of mechanical design principles and GD&T based on ISO or ASME standards
• Skilled in performing rigorous tolerance stack-up analysis and using lab tools for hardware validation
• Strong work ethic and an ownership mindset, with the ability to communicate technical risks effectively to stakeholders
• At least an Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B1)