Civil Design Engineer
LPA, Inc.
Lead Design Engineer
Gantri
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Product Design & Development: Create and refine key components for Gantri products (e.g., lights and other items) using SolidWorks, SuperSlicer, and Illustrator. Translate industrial design concepts into detailed hardware specs for injection-molded, 3D-printed, stamped metal, and laser-cut parts for both overseas and domestic production.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyze issue reports against sales data to prioritize high-impact problems. Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on returned products to identify root causes and validate solutions.
- Documentation & Manufacturability: Produce detailed SOPs, part documentation, and specifications optimized for medium-volume manufacturing and international sourcing. Write RFQs for electronic components (PCBA, batteries, cables, and related materials). Maintain strong CAD organization with PLM systems.
- Project Management: Oversee new product inventory projects, defining requirements and coordinating timelines using Excel and SolidWorks. Support exploration of new product categories, ensuring design and manufacturing alignment.
- Vendor Management & Sourcing Support: Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners and Gantri’s remote Sourcing Manager to refine hardware development. Assist with vendor selection and provide technical expertise on sourced components, particularly electronics.
- Design Optimization: Use CAD, Excel, and engineering formulas to define design parameters and optimize product performance for Gantri’s digital manufacturing platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or industrial design engineering with a focus on hardware development.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, detailing, and GD&T.
- Hands-on experience designing for injection molding, 3D printing, stamped metal, laser cutting, and metal 3D printing.
- Strong background in FMEA and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience writing specifications and RFQs for electronic components (PCBA, batteries, cables).
- Skilled in Excel for data analysis, formulas, and decision-making support.
- Familiarity with PLM systems and CAD organization.
- Proven success collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners and supporting sourcing processes.
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective cross-team communication.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and flexible vacation policy
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Professional development opportunities and learning stipend
- Collaborative, creative, and sustainability-focused work environment
- Access to Gantri-designed products and innovation initiative
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SolidWorksSuperSlicerIllustratorFMEAGD&T3D modelingdata analysisengineering formulasspecifications writingRFQs
Soft skills
project managementproblem-solvingattention to detailcross-team communicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Design EngineeringMaster’s degree (preferred)
