Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join Nimble, a robotics company, as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of robotic subsystems, producing production-grade engineering drawings, performing engineering calculations, and partnering with various teams to deliver integrated robotic systems. You will also support the supply chain, drive cost reduction, and mentor other engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in developing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware, and proficiency with 3D CAD tools.

• Own the mechanical design and architecture of robotic subsystems, from concept through production deployment.
• Produce production-grade engineering drawings with GD&T, develop detailed 3D CAD models, and drive system-level mechanical design decisions.
• Lead prototype builds, debugging, root-cause investigations, and field performance improvements, and support the transition from prototype to production.
• If you love turning hard mechanical problems into robust, manufacturable hardware, we want to talk
• We're looking for someone whose craft is mechanical engineering itself — who cares about datum schemes, tolerance stacks, load paths, and manufacturability — and who is comfortable interfacing with electromechanical systems without needing to own the controls or firmware
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Ability to interpret test data and drive engineering decisions through quantitative analysis
• 7+ years developing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware
• Comfortable interfacing with electrical, controls, and embedded systems: you design mechanical systems that integrate cleanly with motors, sensors, and electronics, without needing to own circuit design or control loops
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
• Deep mechanical engineering expertise: machine design, mechanisms, structural and stress analysis, solid mechanics, materials, and product development
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes — machining, sheet metal, injection molding, weldments, and assembly methods — and how design choices drive cost and yield
• Experience with prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
• Strong, demonstrable GD&T fluency (ASME Y14.5) — you can define a datum scheme, defend a tolerance stack, and produce release-ready drawings
• Track record of driving part quality and cost reduction with suppliers — first-article inspection, supplier development, root-cause/corrective action, and tolerance, material, and process trade-offs made with cost and quality in mind
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with industrial robotics, warehouse automation, or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD)
• Experience with FEA, dynamic simulations, and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience scaling products from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with value analysis / value engineering (VA/VE), design-to-cost, or supplier-quality programs
• Familiarity with reliability engineering and field-deployed hardware
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams