Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Sonos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (IC4) to lead mechanical architecture and integration for major product modules. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability and an excellent customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture and integration strategy for major modules, defining interfaces and design standards.
• Drive technical alignment across Industrial Design, Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Anticipate and mitigate technical risks across multiple build phases and programs.
• Establish and evolve mechanical design methodologies such as tolerance management and DFM/DFA gates.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for systemic build/reliability issues.
• Guide supplier capability development, tooling strategy and manufacturing readiness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of mechanical/product development experience in high‑volume consumer electronics.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and make complex technical decisions with incomplete information.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work onsite in Shanghai or Penang 3–4 days per week.

Required skills

• Mechanical architecture and tolerance strategy.
• Design for high‑volume manufacturing (DFM/DFA).
• Plastic and metal design at scale.
• Sealing/IP strategy, vibration control, thermal management, reliability engineering.
• Acoustic enclosure integration.