Nvidia Senior Director Mechanical 

Israel, North District 

375020682

The Mechanical Engineering organization operates at the intersection of hardware development, product management, and large-scale manufacturing. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Hardware, Product Management & Configuration (PMC), NPI, Thermal, Layout, Quality,Operations, Product

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of mechanical engineers, including managers and directors, to foster a culture of excellence.

• Applying deep professional and engineering expertise while providing hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

• Owning and driving the mechanical engineering execution plan, ensuring alignment with NVIDIA’s business and technology goals and delivering results.

• Overseeing all aspects of mechanical design, including system enclosures, thermal solutions, and manufacturability, with a focus on execution for high-volume production.

• Managing the development and delivery of custom mechanical components such as chassis, heatsinks, enclosures, and test fixtures, ensuring performance, reliability, and on-time execution.

• Collaborating with Hardware, Thermal, Product Management, NPI, ProductEngineering, Quality,Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of high-quality products.

• Driving risk assessments and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle to enhance reliability and robustness.

• Supporting production, failure analysis, and reliability investigations, while working closely with manufacturing partners and contract manufacturers to ensure continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

What We Need to See:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 18+ years of experience in electro-mechanical product design, including PCB/PCBA mechanical integration.

• 8+ years of experience in senior leadership roles managing large engineering teams (50+ employees), including managers and directors.

• Expertise in mechanical design for high-volume manufacturing, including sheet metal, die-casting, stamping, and injection molding.

• Proven track record of leading complex mechanical engineering projects with end-to-end ownership from concept to mass production.

• Deep understanding of thermal management, cooling solutions, and environmental considerations in hardware products.

• Strong business acumen, balancing technical excellence with commercial execution.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Fluent in English.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Experience working with global supply chains, contract manufacturers, and external design partners.

• Background in developing and implementing advanced mechanical design methodologies and best practices.

• Knowledge of liquid cooling systems design, testing, and manufacturing.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to mechanical design.

• Higher degree (M.Sc. or MBA)