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About this position

The Senior 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 high complexity 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
• Mentor junior team members
• Regular reporting to cross-functional and leadership teams on key project indicators – schedule, budget, and quality

Requirements

• At least 6 years of Design Engineering experience
• B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Domestic and international travel is required (up to 15%)
• Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience 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
• Experience and knowledge of metal component fabrication preferred
• FEA analysis experience (ANSYS preferred)
• End-to-End product development experience
• Experience working directly with Marketing and Industrial Design teams
• Experience with PPAP

Benefits