Company Description"Top 5 Most Innovative Music Companies in The World for 2016" - Fast CompanySubPac is revolutionizing the way audio is produced and experienced, with applications in music, VR, gaming, auto and cinema. Our category-defining tactile audio systems add real depth, connection and enjoyment to whatever audio you play through it – music and media comes to life with the added dimension of physical sound. Imagine standing in front of a beautifully tuned club system and feeling the bass, or being physically immersed in VR – this is the experience the SubPac delivers, all without any external noise.With offices in Palo Alto, LA and Toronto, SubPac is at the forefront of moving people closer to music and sound.Job DescriptionSubPac 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.ResponsibilitiesImplement product vision with detailed part and assembly design, analysis, and functional validation incorporating DFx principles and engineering best practicesInterface 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 QADesign products with complex interactions between thermal, vibrational and acoustic characteristicsHands-on engineering and problem-solving on multiple projects with aggressive schedules and cyclesEffectively 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 systemQualificationsMinimum Requirements5 years product development experience – must have brought consumer electronics products from concept through mass productionBSME, MSME or equivalentAdvanced knowledge of CAD solid modeling, cosmetic surfacing, tolerance stackups; master modeling experience a plusMust be a self-starter able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment across functional boundariesExperience evaluating and selecting vendorsWillingness to travel to AsiaNice to haveLove of music - a huge bonusExperience with human factors and ergonomics Soft-goods/accessories experience Creo experience preferredManufacturer service agreement negotiation is a plusAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.