Mechanical Design Engineer

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)