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Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

Xdof πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ San Francisco, California, United States of America

Onsite Full-time Senior

Lead the mechanical design of consumer hardware products from initial concept through mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability while maintaining high aesthetic standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design of consumer-facing hardware products from concept through mass production
  • Create and own high-quality Class-A surface models and detailed CAD assemblies
  • Collaborate with industrial designers to translate visual intent into manufacturable geometry
  • Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews with contract manufacturers
  • Define tolerances, GD&T, and material/finish specifications to achieve premium fit and finish
  • Manage prototyping cycles β€” from early foam models to functional EVT/DVT/PVT builds

Requirements

  • 4+ years of mechanical design experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in Fusion 360, SOLIDWORKS, or NX
  • Deep hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing
  • Genuine passion for product aesthetics
  • Strong understanding of plastics (injection molding, insert molding), sheet metal, and finishing processes (CMF)
  • Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T

Benefits

  • Be part of a team that values collaboration and open communication
  • Opportunity to work on innovative consumer products
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Key Skills

Mechanical design Fusion 360 SOLIDWORKS NX Surfacing CAD CNC machining Injection molding 3D printing Product aesthetics Plastics (injection molding, insert molding) Sheet metal Finishing processes (CMF) Tolerance stack-up analysis GD&T Collaboration Project management Communication

About Xdof

The company is a consumer electronics company that values innovation, collaboration, and open communication.

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