Bose

Mechanical Engineer

Bose$75K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 3-7 years of mechanical design experience in consumer electronics
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
  • Solid understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with premium or luxury consumer products

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for audio products
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design intent and quality
  • Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities
  • Conduct tolerance analysis and material selection
  • Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve issues
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on iconic products and contribute to premium audio experiences
  • Collaboration within a passionate and skilled engineering team
  • Unique position within Bose's Luxury Division
  • Focus on craftsmanship and design excellence
  • Engagement with world-class talent from various disciplines
Full Job Description
Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Bose Corporation Luxury Division - McIntosh Laboratories

You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

The Engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal-to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

About McIntosh Laboratory

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. has defined the highest standards in home audio performance since 1949. Our amplifiers, speakers, and audio systems come from Binghamton, NY, and are known worldwide for their unmatched sound quality, timeless design, and engineering excellence. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who shares our passion for precision, innovation, and continuous improvement to help advance our production processes while maintaining the exceptional quality that defines the McIntosh brand.

Position Summary

Luxury Engineering - A new business unit within Bose corporation is looking for a McIntosh Mechanical Engineer to help design and deliver premium audio products that reflect McIntosh's legacy of craftsmanship, performance, and iconic industrial design. In this role, you will contribute to the mechanical design, development, and production support of high-end consumer electronics, working closely with cross-functional partners to bring world-class products to market.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and working in an environment where design excellence and product performance are equally valued.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for premium audio products from concept through production
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation to support product development
  • Collaborate with industrial design, electrical engineering, acoustics, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure design intent, quality, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) to enable smooth transition from prototype to production.
  • Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities, including troubleshooting and design iteration
  • Conduct tolerance analysis, material selection, and thermal/mechanical performance evaluations
  • Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to support builds, monitor and resolve manufacturing issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or yield problems, and implement design improvements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and best practices
  • Interface with suppliers for tooling, components, and process support as needed


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 3-7 years of mechanical design experience in consumer electronics or a related industry, preferably in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly environments
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) and 2D CAD tools (e.g., Cadra or equivalent)
  • Experience releasing parts to production and supporting manufacturing builds
  • Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, process control, mechanical fundamentals, and failure analysis
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience working with global contract manufacturers and suppliers
  • Excellent communication and teamwork across production, design, and quality teams
  • Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude with a passion for precision assembly
  • Attention to detail and craftsmanship aligned with McIntosh's premium brand standards
  • Self-motivated and organized, capable of driving projects independently
  • Experience with premium or luxury consumer products


Why Join McIntosh Labs?

At McIntosh, you'll be part of a team that blends heritage with innovation-where meticulous engineering meets timeless design. As part of the Bose Luxury Division, you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic products, collaborate with world-class talent, and contribute to experiences that define premium audio.

About Bose

Bose Corporation is an American manufacturing company that predominantly sells audio equipment. The company was established by Amar Bose in 1964 and is based in Framingham, Massachusetts. Bose is best known for its home audio systems and speakers, noise-cancelling headphones, professional audio products and automobile sound systems. The company has also conducted research into suspension technologies for cars and heavy-duty trucks and into the subject of cold fusion. Bose has a reputation for being particularly protective of its patents, trademarks, and brands.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1964

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