About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and multifaceted Mechanical NPI & Manufacturing Engineer to own mechanical systems engineering, manufacturing transfer, advanced packaging, and thermal/liquid cooling integration across our high-performance networking portfolio.
In this role, you will lead end-to-end mechanical execution from late-stage R&D through volume manufacturing at global EMS/ODM facilities. Your scope spans chassis-level systems up to full-rack scale integration, custom packaging/palletization design, and advanced data center liquid cooling architectures. You will serve as the technical authority for mechanical quality, supplier qualification, transit reliability, and production line optimization.
Key Responsibilities
NPI Transfer & Manufacturing Execution:
Lead seamless NPI-to-mass-production transfers, cataloging & verifying BOM completeness, 2D/3D drawing releases, and fabrication readiness for standalone switches and fully integrated rack systems.
Author, validate, and maintain detailed Mechanical Assembly & Process Instructions for global contract manufacturing lines.
Define together with R&D precision assembly parameters: torque specifications, fastening tooling, screw tightening sequences, and structural assembly guidelines.
Design, validate, and commission mechanical assembly jigs, alignment fixtures, and high efficiancy tooling to ensure repeatable line assembly.
Advanced Packaging, Palletization & Logistics Engineering:
Design and validate primary and secondary packaging solutions, including custom cushioning (EPE/EPP foam), corrugated structures, and chassis transit protection.
Define ESD shielding, Moisture Barrier Bags (MBB), and desiccant requirements for high-sensitivity optical and electronic assemblies.
Optimize palletization patterns, container cube utilization, stacking strength calculations, and pallet weight distribution for global freight.
Plan, execute, and certify transit/drop testing in accordance with international standards.
Manage day-to-day shipping deviations, packaging waivers, and disposition of in-transit damage.
Labeling & Regulatory Compliance Integration:
Design unit, carton, and pallet labels; select and qualify label substrates, adhesives, and print ribbons for environmental durability (abrasion, high temperature, humidity, UV resistance per UL standards).
Manage the physical integration and placement of global regulatory markings on chassis surfaces, rating plates, and packaging.
Thermal Management & Liquid Cooling Architecture:
Address mechanical-thermal integration challenges within high-power chassis and optical cages .
Oversee mechanical validation and assembly of Liquid Cooling systems for high-density compute/switching gear, including cold plates, manifolds, quick disconnects , hoses/piping routing, fluid loop integrity, and leak detection mechanisms.
Evaluate Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), clamping force distribution, and flatness tolerances across high-power ASICs.
Supplier Quality, Sourcing & On-Site Audits:
Qualify mechanical fabrication vendors, sheet metal suppliers, precision machine shops, and server/telecom rack manufacturers.
Conduct on-site factory and supplier capability audits across Tier-1 EMS and ODM sites (evaluating stamping, CNC, die-casting, plating, painting, and assembly environments).
Review and sign off on First Article Inspections (FAI), packages, CMM dimensional reports, and material certifications .
Define Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspection plans for mech items, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) dimensions, and AQL sampling standards.
Production Support, Failure Analysis & Sustaining Engineering:
Provide active mechanical line support, quickly resolving production line stops, component mismatches, and Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions.
Lead mechanical Failure Analysis (FA), root-cause investigations , and implement robust mech Corrective/Preventive Actions.
Drive cost-reduction redesigns.
Qualify mechanical second sources to mitigate single-point supply chain risks.
Author and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO/MCO), BOM updates, and CAD revisions for mech items within the company PLM system.
Mechanical Reliability & Environmental Qualification:
Plan and execute mechanical stress testing.
