Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

Hello. We’re Polaroid. An iconic brand, built by passionate people Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the 20th century’s most influential innovators, Edwin Land, whose philosophy was: “Don’t undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid produced its last pack of instant film. But a group of passionate fans refused to let instant photography disappear. What started as The Impossible Project grew into a mission to preserve and reinvent analogue photography for a new generation. More than a decade later, that same startup acquired the Polaroid brand and continues to shape its future today. At Polaroid, we create products and experiences that spark emotion, fuel creativity, and bring people closer together. At the intersection of art and technology, we believe in the power of analogue moments and genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world. Job summary The Sustaining Mechanical Engineer supports and improves released Polaroid products in mass production. The role focuses on mechanical product improvements, ECR/ECN execution, cost-down initiatives, quality issue resolution and production productivity improvements through better product design and manufacturability. The engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, Process Engineering, tooling suppliers, component suppliers and manufacturing partners to keep production stable and continuously improve released products. Key responsibilities Own sustaining mechanical engineering activities for released products in production. Support and drive ECR/ECN activities, including technical impact assessment, validation, drawing/specification updates and production implementation. Lead product improvement and cost-down activities based on production issues, quality data, field feedback and supplier input. Improve production productivity by improving product design, assembly flow, part robustness, tolerance strategy, fixture compatibility and manufacturability. Investigate and resolve mechanical production, supplier and field quality issues using structured root cause analysis. Support tooling and fixture topics, alternative materials/parts, supplier technical discussions and engineering documentation updates. Required qualifications and experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering or product support within consumer electronics or similar products. Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, injection molded plastics, small precision components, tolerance analysis, material selection and DFM/DFA principles. Hands on experience using PLM systems. Proficiency using CAD Softwares (Solidworks, Creo, Catia) for creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings and Assembly drawings. Practical understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, yield improvement and production troubleshooting. Experience with ECR/ECN processes, validation, engineering documentation and working with suppliers or manufacturing partners. Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, 8D or similar structured problem-solving methods. Our Approach to AI At Polaroid we believe two things can be true at once: technology can help us move forward, while human creativity, craft, judgement and real-world connection matter more than ever. Since our beginning, we've embraced technology to create meaningful human experiences. Today that means exploring new tools, including AI, with curiosity and care, using them where they help us work better and build a stronger business, while staying true to what defines our brand. AI in Our Hiring Process Polaroid may use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications. These AI/ML tools assess applications against the characteristics and qualifications relevant to the job requisition. These tools are designed to help identify potentially qualified candidates, but they do not make automated hiring decisions. The AI/ML-generated assessments are one of several factors considered in the hiring process. Our human recruiters thoroughly evaluate your skills and qualifications to determine your suitability for the role. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by contacting us at privacy@polaroid.com or by following the instructions provided during the application process. Opting out will not negatively impact your application, which will be reviewed manually by our team. Find out more about our applicant privacy policy here: https://www.polaroid.com/careers-job-applicant-privacy-policy