Staff Mechanical Engineer

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location: Duluth, GA

Department: Engineering & Product Development 

Reports to: Hardware Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: None

Type: Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Schedule: Hybrid M-F (4 days in office; Friday remote) 

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Bonus Eligible

The Role

We're seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as a technical authority in the design and development of complex mechanical systems — driving innovation from concept through production.

This role offers the opportunity to own sophisticated mechanism design, lead cross-functional problem-solving, and deliver precision-engineered solutions that directly advance IPA's hardware capabilities.

You'll be at the forefront of the product development lifecycle, ensuring every design is built to perform, manufactured to scale, and engineered with the end user in mind.

 

What You’ll Do


* Lead research, development, and engineering projects from concept to production, with emphasis on complex mechanical systems, precision mechanisms, and advanced actuation solutions.


* Design and optimize multi-axis assemblies, precision linkages, gear systems, and actuation mechanisms using CAD tools (Solid Edge/SolidWorks), applying rigorous engineering analysis throughout.


* Apply DFM, DFA, and DFS principles at every stage of design — balancing mechanical performance with manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and long-term serviceability.


* Fabricate and test engineering prototypes, conducting motion analysis, simulation, and performance verification to validate designs before production commitment.


* Design manufacturing and assembly processes that meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule requirements, while developing assembly sequences that optimize efficiency and serviceability.


* Research and evaluate vendors and material sources for precision components and specialized manufacturing capabilities, from prototype through full production.


* Provide technical support and troubleshooting for in-house and vendor processes, supporting quality assessments, failure investigations, and root cause analysis of mechanical systems.


* Monitor project costs and report projections to Program Management, continuously optimizing designs to balance performance with cost-effective manufacturing.


* Travel: Up to 25%

 

What You Bring


* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering (or related field) with a minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience.


* Deep expertise in complex mechanism design — including kinematics, dynamics, multi-axis systems, and precision mechanical assemblies.


* Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Solid Edge preferred) and hands-on experience with fabrication techniques including sheet metal, injection-molded plastics, and conventional machining.


* Strong command of DFM, DFA, and DFS principles with a proven track record of translating design intent ...