Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

GDH Consulting is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader to work in San Jose, CA.

High-Level Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meets system product requirements.
• Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using spreadsheet and/or 3D tolerance analysis tool such as CETol
• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that meets EMI, safety and compliance requirements.
• Develop 3D CAD model using Creo or NX
• Create detailed drawings by applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) principles.
• Lead resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing team and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (HW, SI, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc..) to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs
• Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions
• Provide technical design guidance and mentoring for junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and 8-12 years of EMS design experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in design of compute/network products
• Expertise in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX)
• Experience in performing static and dynamic analysis using tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS
• Expert in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and statistical analysis
• Experience designing sheet metal for high volume production
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/networking equipment for data center.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing tooling for sheet metal, plastic, and die-casting
• Experience in designing plastic and die-cast parts
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Mechanism design experience a plus
• Experience in ECO, BOM, and Deviation processes, (Agile experience a plus)
• Familiarity with PDMLink (TeamCenter) a plus.
• Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD) a plus.
• An excellent team player who is willing to listen, compromise and work together to find the best solution for the product

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law
requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or
employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation
or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.