Product Design Engineer
Leads mechanical design of consumer hardware from concept to production, creating Class-A surface models and CAD assemblies while driving manufacturability and collaborating cross-functionally. Requires 4+ years experience with expert CAD proficiency (Fusion 360/SOLIDWORKS/NX) and hands-on manufacturing knowledge.
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Hybrid4+ YOEHardware Engineering
About the job
What You'll Do
- Lead mechanical design of consumer-facing hardware products from concept through mass production
- Create and own high-quality Class-A surface models and detailed CAD assemblies
- Collaborate with industrial designers to translate visual intent into manufacturable geometry — without losing any of the soul
- Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews with contract manufacturers
- Define tolerances, GD&T, and material/finish specifications to achieve premium fit and finish
- Manage prototyping cycles — from early foam models to functional EVT/DVT/PVT builds
- Work cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, and operations teams to resolve integration challenges
- Maintain clean, well-documented CAD libraries and release packages
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of mechanical design experience, with at least 2 years in consumer electronics
- Expert-level proficiency in Fusion 360, SOLIDWORKS, or NX — with demonstrated mastery of surfacing / Class-A modeling
- Deep hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing — you understand the constraints of each process and design to them instinctively
- Genuine passion for product aesthetics — you can articulate why a radius is wrong and fix it
- Strong understanding of plastics (injection molding, insert molding), sheet metal, and finishing processes (CMF)
- Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T
- Comfortable owning the full NPI process alongside CM/ODM partners
- Portfolio that shows beautiful, well-resolved products — we will ask to see it
Bonus Points
- Experience with wearables, robotics, or complex electromechanical assemblies
- Background in ID (industrial design) or formal training in product design
- Familiarity with soft goods, overmolding, or multi-material assemblies
- Experience presenting design rationale to non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency in Onshape for cloud-based collaborative CAD workflows
Skills
Fusion 360SolidworksNxCnc MachiningInjection Molding3D PrintingGD&TTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisDFMDfaNpiOnshapeClass-A Surfacing
