•Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.•Create and drive innovative mechanical or product designs, using tools such as FMEA, design of experiments, GD&T including datum establishment and tolerance analyses, and collaborate with FEA team.•Define and complete design validation activities (testing, metrology, failure and statistical analysis), make data-driven decisions, be detailed focused, and collaborate in multi-functional team environments.•Drives failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions. •Develops cell mechanical requirements and specifications to meet customer requirements with a multi-functional team. •Defines and completes design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing. •Conducts design reviews and drives file release process.