SubPac

Wearable audio tech delivering bass vibrations

Lead Product Designer/Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of product development experience, including bringing consumer electronics products from concept through mass production.
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) solid modeling, cosmetic surfacing, and tolerance stackups.
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team across functional boundaries.
Experience evaluating and selecting vendors.
Willingness to travel to Asia.

Responsibilities

Implement product vision through detailed part and assembly design, analysis, and functional validation incorporating Design for X principles and engineering best practices.
Interface with cross-functional teams, including industrial design, electrical engineering, research and development, operations, and management, to meet or exceed new product introduction targets for next-generation products.
Work with Asian manufacturing partners and lead tooling and fixture development, validation, engineering validation testing, design validation testing, and production validation testing, as well as manufacturing and quality assurance.
Design products with complex interactions between thermal, vibrational, and acoustic characteristics.
Perform hands-on engineering and problem-solving across multiple projects with aggressive schedules and cycles.
Use written, verbal, and visual communication to collaborate with team members and achieve project goals.
Create and maintain process documentation and update the parts library and product lifecycle management system.

Desired Qualifications

Master modeling experience.
Experience with human factors and ergonomics.
Experience with soft goods or accessories.
Creo experience.
Manufacturer service agreement negotiation experience.
Interest in music.

Job Description

SubPac is looking for an energetic lead product development engineer to join our team. High level, you'll be responsible for our mechanical engineering and product development from early prototyping to mass production. Ideally, you have been through several product cycles and have a wealth of war stories to draw upon. You'll be working out of a dream facility in Palo Alto with access to the top of the line metal and 3D printers and CNC milling machines and will be working with top-tier talent in the consumer product industry. You're the kind of person who takes pride in bringing game-changing products to the masses, and are willing and able to go the extra mile to do so. And you're an audio nerd.

Responsibilities

Implement product vision with detailed part and assembly design, analysis, and functional validation incorporating DFx principles and engineering best practices
Interface with cross-functional teams, including ID, EE, R&D, operations, and management to meet or exceed NPI targets for our next generation of products
Work closely with Asian manufacturing partners and lead tooling and fixture development, validation, EVT, DVT and PVT stages, as well as manufacturing and QA
Design products with complex interactions between thermal, vibrational and acoustic characteristics
Hands-on engineering and problem-solving on multiple projects with aggressive schedules and cycles
Effectively employ written, verbal and visual communications to collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
Create and maintain process documentation and update parts library and PLM system

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

5+ years product development experience – must have brought consumer electronics products from concept through mass production
BSME, MSME or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of CAD solid modeling, cosmetic surfacing, tolerance stackups; master modeling experience a plus
Must be a self-starter able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment across functional boundaries
Experience evaluating and selecting vendors
Willingness to travel to Asia

Nice to have

Love of music - a huge bonus
Experience with human factors and ergonomics
Soft-goods/accessories experience
Creo experience preferred
Manufacturer service agreement negotiation is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

SubPac

Wearable audio tech delivering bass vibrations

Subpac designs wearable audio hardware that lets users physically feel bass frequencies to deepen their listening experience. Its flagship product, the Subpac X1, is a vest-like or backpack-style device that rests against the body and converts audio signals into vibrations you can feel, typically routed through the C1 Box and a companion app. This makes bass and low-end content tangible beyond traditional speakers or headphones. The system pairs with existing audio sources and software so creators and music lovers can experience immersive sound in a hands-on way. Compared with typical audio gear, Subpac emphasizes tactile feedback as a core feature and offers a complete ecosystem (hardware, a control box, and an app) sold directly to professionals and consumers, with limited-release drops that create urgency. Its goal is to change how people relate to sound by enabling physical sensation from music, with potential benefits for emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $6M
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
Founded: 2013

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