NPI Mechanical Engineer
Insight Global - Nashville, TN
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Job Description The Mechanical Engineer works with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan-based design teams to resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth product development and production support. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), fixture and component design, and continuous improvements in manufacturability and assembly. This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration. Duties/Responsibilities: u2022 Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and customer support. u2022 Analyze and resolve mechanical engineering issues, coordinating with design teams to determine root causes. u2022 Manage and guide the transition of NPI products into production, ensuring manufacturability and assembly readiness. u2022 Design and validate testing fixtures, jigs, and mechanical components to support new projects and production needs. u2022 Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) feedback to improve product quality and efficiency. u2022 Review mechanical drawings and specifications for accuracy, tolerance, and compliance with company standards. u2022 Perform mechanical stress, fit, and tolerance analyses to ensure reliability and performance. u2022 Conduct failure analysis and propose corrective actions for mechanical and structural issues. u2022 Support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design, fabrication, and inspection. u2022 Document and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), work instructions, and test plans. u2022 Support factory teams in the U.S. by bridging communication between Taiwan design teams and local production teams. u2022 Participate in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives related to mechanical design and manufacturing. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022 Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. u2022 Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience. u2022 Knowledge and experience with server, storage, and/or PC products. u2022 Familiarity with creating server assembly standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production lines. u2022 Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers and altimeters. u2022 Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including dimensional tolerances and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). u2022 Understanding sheet metal product production and inspection; familiarity with NCT and hard tooling manufacturing is desirable. u2022 Understanding of plastic part production and inspection; familiarity with mold-up and hard tooling processes is desirable. u2022 Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills. u2022 Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo/Pro-E) preferred.
Created: 2026-02-26