REEKON Tools

Designs and sells advanced measurement tools

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoston, MA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Expert computer-aided design skills; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience designing products for high-volume manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die casting, metal bending, and forming.
Experience in iteration-driven product design environments, integrating design feedback with mechanical constraints to form integrated hardware products and tools.
Ability to interpret and analyze manufacturer inspection reports and provide actionable feedback.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to rapidly fabricate mechanical assembly prototypes using shop tools, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Demonstrated ability or experience designing production equipment, including assembly fixtures, inspection equipment, and calibration jigs.
Set high performance standards for self and others.
Take responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
Maintain self-imposed standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

Design integrated tools and devices from high-level product requirements in collaboration with electrical, embedded, and industrial design engineers.
Rapidly iterate through ideation, prototyping, and testing of new tools and products.
Communicate designs to the team, articulate their strengths and weaknesses, collect actionable feedback, and use it to iterate on designs.
Devise and execute tests that validate design performance under real-life conditions.
Devise jigs, fixtures, and equipment to test and debug product systems.
Maintain 3D computer-aided design models and documentation of system architecture and components.
Own and execute the transition of products from engineering samples to full-volume production.
Prepare documentation, drawings, and instructions for the new product introduction process.
Manage incoming and outgoing communications with supply vendors for prototype and production parts.
Identify new vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs and new product development.
Oversee communication channels and tracking to streamline operations between internal and external groups.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with domestic or international contract manufacturers.
Mentoring or management experience with engineers.
Experience shipping hardware products in a startup environment.
Material selection experience, especially with plastics.
Ability to create low-level embedded systems or automations using commercially available microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi and off-the-shelf sensors.
Basic electronics and circuit design skills.
Programming skills in Python.

Join REEKON Tools as we enable the next generation of construction and home improvement professionals to complete their work quicker, more accurately, and faster than ever before. REEKON Tools is developing and launching innovative, completely new, hardware products at an unprecedented pace across the power and hand tool industry and establishing itself as a leader in professional tools and equipment.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work hand in hand with our engineering team as you help bring cutting edge new hardware products to market. REEKON Tools has tools and devices in all stages of development. In this role, you will be a central force in helping advance products from R&D through manufacturing working on multiple product lines and having a high level of autonomy and ownership.

The Job

Design integrated tools and devices based on high level product requirements and collaboration with adjacent electrical, embedded and industrial design engineers
Rapidly iterate from ideation -to- prototyping -to- testing of new tools and products
Communicate your designs to the team. Articulate their strengths and weaknesses and collect actionable feedback that you will use to iterate on your designs
Devise and execute tests that validate your design’s performance to real-life conditions
Devise jigs / fixtures / equipment that help test and debug various systems of our products
Maintain 3D CAD models and documentation of system architecture and components
Own and execute transition of products from engineering samples to full volume production in their entirety
Execute documentation, drawings, and instructions to be used during NPI Process
Manage incoming and outgoing communications with supply vendors for both prototype and production parts
Discover new vendors and suppliers based on evolving needs of the organization and new product development
Oversee and manage communication channels and tracking to ensure streamlined operations between internal and external groups

Your Background

Expert CAD skills (Solidworks preferred)
Experience designing for high volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, die casting, metal bending and forming)
Experience in iteration driven product design environments, integrating design feedback with mechanical constraints to form integrated hardware products and tools
Able to interpret and analyze manufacturer inspection reports and provide actionable feedback.
Knowledge of GD&T
Rapid fabrication of mechanical assembly prototypes using shop tools, laser cutting, and 3D printing
Can demonstrate ability / experience in designing production equipment including:Assembly fixtures, Inspection equipment, Calibration jigs
Self-driven and passionate about your work:
- You set high standards of performance for self and others
- Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
- You have self imposed standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

Bonus Skills

Experience working with contract manufacturer (domestic or international)
Mentoring/management experience of engineers
Shipping hardware products in startup environment
Material selection (especially plastics)
Can create low-level embedded systems / automations using commercially available microcontrollers (arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc) and off-the-shelf sensors
Basic electronics and circuit design
Programming skills (python)

Even if you don’t check every box mentioned above, we still strongly encourage you to apply! At REEKON Tools, diversity is a cornerstone of the business we are building. We know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful and are committed to building our team that encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For any questions - please email us at [email protected]

About the Company

REEKON Tools

Designs and sells advanced measurement tools

REEKON Tools designs and manufactures measuring tools for professionals in construction, carpentry, and fabrication. Its flagship product, the M1 Caliber, attaches to almost any saw fence and uses a large backlit LCD to provide precise material measurements, reducing manual measuring and marking. The device delivers accuracy of 0.02 inches (0.5 mm) and can be up to three times faster than traditional methods. The company differentiates itself by combining modern technology and new materials with traditional fabrication tools to enhance speed, functionality, safety, and workflow, rather than relying on conventional designs. It mostly sells directly through its website and may partner with retailers and distributors to expand reach. The goal is to improve productivity and measurement accuracy for professionals by offering reliable, fast measuring tools that streamline workflows across construction, carpentry, and fabrication.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $3.8M
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 2020

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