Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Develop concepts and ideas for new products or methods to improve existing products
• Design mechanisms, drive systems, sheet metal, plastic housings and components in support of new products
• Develop cost estimates based on product concepts or designs
• Use engineering principles to develop the structural design of products by incorporating mechanical and electrical subsystems to meet industrial design, marketing, and customer requirements to meet project schedules
• Specify materials and components in designs
• Manage multiple design projects at once
• Work independently with little or no direction
• Keep management informed and apprised of design
• Work with other functional groups (marketing, sales, customer service, etc.) within the company to develop and evaluate designs that meet customer needs
• Present and participate in design reviews and update designs as required
• Develop schedules for part and product development
• Proactively identify risks and develop and execute risk reduction measures
• Problem solve- identify root cause, verify the root cause through on/off testing and implement both corrective and preventative actions to resolve problems
• Keep appraised of the customer experience related to company products
• Work with design and/or manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and smooth product ramps leading up to production
• Perform testing of designs to prove functionality and reliability
• Generate design specifications and drawings for external design and manufacturing activities
• Apply statistical methods such as process capability studies and DOE’s in the development and improvement of products
• Mentor other engineers through out the design cycle

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ Years of applicable experience
• Experience designing consumer based products similar to ours such as crafting machines, inkjet printers or similar electro-mechanical devices, medical devices or similar
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD (CREO preferred but also acceptable are SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB)
• Interest in and an aptitude for robotics, kinematics, dynamics, mechatronics, mechanism design, etc.
• Experienced in injection molded plastics design, tooling best practices and process tuning
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Familiar with sheet metal design and fabrication processes
• Familiar with rapid prototype techniques and processes
• Proficient in the application of GD&T
• Effective communicator
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Previous experience with ODMs

• competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• a 401(k) match
• generous PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions
• exclusive employee discounts
• relocation assistance