Lead the engineering of new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production readiness.
Apply DFM/DFA and Value Engineering principles to balance aesthetic intent, performance, and cost.
Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM systems.
Conduct structural analysis (FMEA), material selection, and validation testing for performance and reliability.
Support prototype builds, assess manufacturability, and implement design refinements for scalability.
Partner with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align on design feasibility, production standards, and tooling readiness.
Collaborate with Quality and Customer Experience to embed learnings from field data into future designs.
Support smooth handoff from development to production through pilot builds and issue resolution.
Contribute to standardization of engineering documentation, construction methods, and DFM/DFA practices.
Support digital tool adoption (e.g., simulation, PDM, 3D validation).
Identify opportunities to compress development timelines and improve yield.
Research and propose new materials, joinery and upholstery techniques, and mechanisms to improve performance and ease of assembly.
Champion engineering excellence and knowledge sharing across product categories.
Be a champion for AI-driven design and engineering tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in product or mechanical engineering.
Proven record of bringing complex, modular products from concept through production.
Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD) and PDM/PLM systems.
Strong understanding of materials (metal, plastics, wood) and structural design.
Demonstrated experience applying DFM/DFA, Lean, or VAVE methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation.
Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines.
Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

3D CAD modelingDFMDFAValue EngineeringFMEAstructural analysismaterial selectiondesign refinementsLeanVAVE

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Design