Title: Product Design Engineer
Duration: 06+ Months
Work Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Product Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience to drive the mechanical integration of next‑generation consumer electronics. This role focuses on translating design concepts into manufacturable products, sprinting toward prototype builds while ensuring readiness for mass production.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and integration for handheld or wearable devices (phones, watches, earbuds).
- Partner cross‑functionally with design, manufacturing, and validation teams to deliver production‑ready solutions.
- Own the transition from ideation to prototype, balancing speed with engineering rigor.
- Apply advanced CAD modeling to develop and refine mechanical components.
- Ensure manufacturability by incorporating injection/compression molding, sheet metal design, casting, and CNC machining processes.
- Drive late‑stage engineering validations while maintaining focus on early build milestones.
- Document and communicate design decisions, trade‑offs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
- Experience: 10+ years preferred; candidates with 5+ years of strong, relevant experience will be considered.
- Industry Focus: Consumer electronics highly prioritized; transferable backgrounds in durable goods (Automotive, Aerospace) acceptable.
Required Skills
- Core Function: Ability to independently solve semi‑ambiguous problems in an action‑based environment.
Technical Skills:
- Fluent in 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred; Creo, Pro/E, or SolidWorks acceptable).
- Proficiency in mass production design phases, from prototype sprinting to validation.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes: injection/compression molding, sheet metal design, casting, CNC machining.
- Strictly mechanical integration focus (no electrical/PCB schematic design required).