Principal Design Engineer

YETI (Bangkok Metropolitan Area)

Bangkok, Thailand

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you have the opportunity to create something exceptional, build something sustainable and make a real impact. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

About this position

The Principal Design Engineer is a core member of the NPD team acting as the bridge from product ideation to production, designing with manufacturing in mind while pushing the envelope of what is possible for the best product performance and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from ideation to production
• Translate marketing requirements to technical performance requirements
• Establish product architecture including part breakout and material selection
• Create proof of principle prototypes
• Own all aspects of 3D and 2D CAD
• Utilize CAE analysis tools to raise confidence in design
• Establish product manufacturing specifications and critical to quality metrics
• Collaborate closely with Industrial Design team and vendors to balance intent with manufacturability and performance
• Create and lead design validation testing based on DFMEA
• Drive IP clearance and filings
• Technical documentation of key project decisions and design changes
• Regular reporting to cross-functional and leadership teams on key project indicators – schedule, budget, and quality
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Provide mentorship to other technical staff
• Maintain high level knowledge of industry, technology, product or process
• Provide engineering direction for given project assignments
• Work on blue sky technical solutions and product architectures
• Drive the design and launch of YETI’s most complex products
• Represent YETI as subject matter expert in specific engineering topics
• Provide subject matter expertise related to technical issues for topics including Safety, Legal Issues and IP

Requirements

• At least 8 years of Design Engineering experience with a B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience or at least 8 years’ experience with a Masters in one of the aforementioned disciplines
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• At least 4 years mentoring or leading other technical resources
• Domestic and international travel is required (up to 15%)
• Expert in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
• Expert with plastics manufacturing (injection molding a must)
• Experience with multi-component assemblies (mechanisms a plus)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience in DFMEA, validation and test plan creation
• End-to-End product development experience
• Experience and knowledge of metal component fabrication preferred
• FEA analysis experience (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience working directly with Marketing and Industrial Design team