Mechanical Engineer II - Product Development

Focal Point has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer II - Product Development to join our Architectural Systems Engineering team! This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Focal Point’s engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs.

This position will lead the functional development of luminaires through a stage-gate process. There will be a high level of collaboration with manufacturing on prototype and pilot builds prior to product launch along with guiding the projects through optical, safety and reliability testing. Project management skills will be honed on large scale projects, including, project timeline creation, achieving product cost and budget targets, and providing presentations to the leadership team at each key milestone. This position reports to the Engineering Leader.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead development projects utilizing a multi-disciplinary team to bring new or improved products to market
• Apply creative thinking and analysis to develop unique, innovative concepts that meet or exceed customer requirements and product targets
• Analyze risks and root out issues early in the design process, using various internal Focal Point resources, as needed
• Work closely with product management on product requirements and assure we have right sized product scope and timing to meet the needs of our customers.
• Establishing timeline commitments and to coordinate communication updates to all areas of the business.
• Ownership of complete project deliverables, including design documentation, production documentation, sales tools, cost model, etc.
• Simultaneously support multiple projects in various phases of development

Competencies:

• Proven track record of identifying and executing on new product development projects from design to implementation in production
• Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills – ability to forge relationships with others and align on the best decision
• Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team successfully meet project deadlines
• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency
• Team player - demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with a new team
• Business Acumen – the ability to quickly analyze options to formulate the best value plan

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in product development
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program
• 3D CAD software expertise, SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply GD&T
• Experience with casted and injection molded part design and electromechanical assembly design
• Demonstrated success in ensuring cost reduction targets are achieved as outlined in the project scope
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations
• Lighting industry and optics design experience preferred but not required.
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Parental Leave, Paid-Time-Off, 401K with company match