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Mandarin - Engineer Project Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

Please see the job descriptions below: 

Engineer Project Manager 

Key Responsibilities

    • Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept to mass production, focusing on metal and enclosure components.

    • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to optimize mechanical structures for cost, durability, and manufacturability.

    • Work with suppliers and factories to ensure quality control, material selection, and efficient production processes.

    • Define mechanical specifications, drawings, and documentation for enclosure components, ensuring compliance with manufacturing and industry standards.

    • Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and translate them into feasible engineering and manufacturing solutions.

    • Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise in client meetings, proposals, and product demonstrations.

    • Work closely with sales and procurement teams to define competitive pricing strategies based on material costs, production feasibility, and market trends.

    • Identify new business opportunities by staying up to date with industry trends in metal and enclosure technologies.

    • Act as a liaison between customers, internal teams, and contract manufacturers to align project goals and expectations.

    • Conduct DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly)  and CAD reviews to streamline production and reduce costs.

    • Support new product introduction (NPI) and factory ramp-up, troubleshooting mechanical or assembly issues.

    • Optimize metal forming, CNC machining, die-casting, and surface treatment processes to enhance quality and efficiency.

  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

    • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product assembly, or manufacturing, with a focus on metal enclosures, casings, or structural components.

    • Strong understanding of metal fabrication, CNC machining, die-casting, and surface treatments (e.g., anodizing, powder coating).

    • Experience with DFM, DFA, CAD and tolerance analysis for high-volume consumer product assembly.

    • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar) and GD&T principles.

BYD America Corporation/ BYD Motors, Inc./BYD Coach &Bus LLC/BYD Energy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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