What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position at ExtendMyTeam?
Our partner is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Product Development team and have a strong track record of bringing consumer products to market. They will act as the bridge from product ideation to mass production, designing with manufacturing in mind while also pushing the envelope of what is currently possible. The Mechanical Design Engineer will have strong organizational and prioritization skills, staying on top of multiple projects at the same time. The selected individual will love solving problems and can troubleshoot different kinds of product, manufacturing, or material challenges. Responsibilities to include:Project ManagementTake on full responsibility for managing multiple design projects from ideation through production tooling release within a fast-paced development environment.Manage projects according to key project indicators – schedule, budget, and quality.Product DevelopmentTransform product ideas and concepts into reality while following the stage-gate design process.Identify critical product characteristics and ensure integration into product designs.Identify the best materials and manufacturing methods to meet the performance needs of the product requirements.Establish product manufacturing production specifications and first quality product metrics.Evaluate product component changes and support the supply chain team with ongoing projects.Support the qualification and tracking of tools, molds, and fixtures.Cross-Functional LeadershipEnsure cross-functional teamwork and communication with internal and external contacts to drive the progress of projects to plan.Collaborate with strategy, design, packaging engineering, regulatory, reliability, and operations teams to identify challenges and offer solutions.Vendor CollaborationSupport the selection of components and final product manufacturers, including overseeing first shots through final article verification.Maintain regular communications supporting successful partnerships and manage project expectations and collaborative designs.Domestic and international travel is required (15%).DeliverablesTool ready 3D product design.Product and material specifications.Design for manufacturability.Sustaining engineering and updating and improving existing models to 4.5 Stars! Input for reliability and regulatory testing requirements.Other projects as assigned.What You Will NeedB.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience.6-8 years of Design Engineering experience.Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred).Design for manufacturability experience.Experience and knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics injection manufacturing.Ability to learn new concepts quickly.Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.FEA analysis, tooling design, and manufacturing experience.Experience developing products in highly regulated industries (kids, medical).Experience working with soft goods and textiles.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which requirements & priorities constantly change.A self-starter with an ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Who You Will Work WithOur partner is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work closely with Operations, Product Development, Project Management and Brand Management teams.
Salary : $85,900 - $118,400