Senior Mechanical Engineer

OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

We are creative problem solvers who take great pride in our work. Our team works collaboratively to solve the most difficult technical challenges, all the while maintaining the delicate balance between aesthetics and manufacturability. We bring cutting-edge products to life by leveraging our passion, empathy and engineering expertise - and do it as a team.

If you are detail-oriented, CAD-savvy and passionate about products, we would love to speak with you.

CORE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following:

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  Parametric solid modeling using Creo and Solidworks


• Advanced solids, surfacing, assemblies and DFMA


• Advanced design methodologies, including skeleton/master models


• Advanced 2D drawings and GD&T


• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and necessary design requirements, including injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, metal fabrication, casting and extrusions


• Strong background in mechatronics/robotics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with shop tools and ability to build complex mechanical and electrical breadboard and looks-like/works-like prototypes


• Component and process sourcing


• Vendor/supplier communication and coordination


• Ability to conduct advanced technical research and interpret data


• Ability to assign basic tasks to team members, complete tasks assigned by Project Manager


• Ability to manage intern work


• Ability to brainstorm and sketch detailed concepts, make form and function recommendations


• Ability to solve problems independently and manage the workload of multiple projects


• Engineering document generation including product specifications, bill of materials and test plans


• Ability to support and lead client interactions


• Ability to create project proposals that outline the scope of supply, time and cost estimates and assumptions


• Ability to contribute to Design Central initiatives and internal projects


• Support of various components of Design Central business as-needed, cross-disciplinary support

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Mechanical Engineering or related field


• 5-7+ years of industry experience, preferably in full-cycle product development


• Experience in project management that included tracking to time and cost targets as well as client management

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Creo and/or Solidworks 3D modeling software


• Proficient in surfacing, FEA, PDM, kinematics and parametric design methodology


• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including the use of Microsoft Project


• Familiar with prototyping code language, software and hardware - Arduino, Raspberry, Pi, etc.


• Familiar with rapid prototyping methods and software - Formlabs, etc.