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About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer on our team, you will focus on supporting the manufacturing and production of mechanical hardware from prototype through production. You will evaluate designs for manufacturability and assembly, identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, and work cross-functionally to resolve mechanical and production issues. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Qualifying education and work experience should be in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience supporting mechanical hardware manufacturing, assembly, prototyping, NPI, or production processes
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), mechanical tolerances, and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, prototype builds, assembly, or reliability/failure testing
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and supplier teams
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/01/2026
We support the development and manufacturing of mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging for next-generation hardware platforms. Our team works at the intersection of mechanical engineering and manufacturing, helping bring hardware designs into production through manufacturability reviews, prototype builds, process improvements, and hands-on troubleshooting. We partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and test teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective hardware solutions and continuously improve how products are built.
As a Mechanical Engineer on our team, you will focus on supporting the manufacturing and production of mechanical hardware from prototype through production. You will evaluate designs for manufacturability and assembly, identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, and work cross-functionally to resolve mechanical and production issues.
You will collaborate with hardware design, manufacturing, test assurance, thermal, supplier quality, and manufacturing partners to support prototype builds and production readiness. Your responsibilities will include DFM/DFA...
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