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Product Design Engineer IV
eTeam Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Manager or above
1 month ago
$75.29 – $85.29 / hour
- CAD
- 3D CAD
1 month ago
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Location: Austin, TX 78729 or Cupertino, CA 95014 (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Note: Have some weeks that will be fully onsite depending upon the project need.
Summary
Weareseekingacreativeproblemsolvertotakeonuniquedesignchallengesandtheambiguitythatcomes with an early-stage team. The CSPD team provides unique opportunities for learning and applying knowledge across many engineering disciplines, and values those with a desire to acquire new skills and further their professional development. The CSPD team welcomes diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives—drawing fresh influences from outside the standard retail and furniture industries to drive innovation in meaningful and unexpected ways.
Description:
The Channel Store Product Design Engineer will develop a deep understanding of program design goals—including installation and maintenance requirements, aesthetic design objectives, and safety standards. In this role, the engineer will guide vendors through the design of a wide variety of store fixtures, creating solutions that effectively merchandise and showcase Client products while enabling essential in-store functionality for store employees. Reporting to the Channel Store Product Design Manager within the Channel, Retail and Events PD org, this individual will work cross-functionally, demonstrating the ability to actively listen to input from a wide range of partners, thoughtfully challenge assumptions when needed, and fully commit to driving solutions forward once a path is determined.
Role Overview:
The team focuses on building store environments that are not Client’s Stores, such as retail environments within Target, Best Buy, and similar retailers.
The work includes designing and developing furniture, fixtures, and other elements within these retail environments.
A comparable background could come from the automotive industry, particularly candidates with experience developing physical products through external manufacturing partners.
Products are developed through an ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) model.
The internal team is not necessarily creating all of the CAD designs themselves. Vendors are responsible for much of the detailed design work.
This role will guide vendors toward the appropriate design solution, review their work, identify issues, and provide technical direction.
There may still be hands-on technical work, including:
CAD work
3D printing
Prototyping
Creating mockups
Technical problem-solving
Day-to-Day
Approximately 50% cross-functional communication/collaboration and 50% technical problem-solving.
Regularly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional internal teams.
Work closely with overseas vendors throughout the product development process.
Guide vendors through design challenges and help drive solutions.
Review designs with an understanding of manufacturing capabilities, requirements, rules, and regulations.
Independently use CAD when needed for prototyping, mockups, or design exploration.
Responsibilities
Engineerdozensoffixturesatatime(tables,walls,andotherfurnitureelements)atinternational vendors utilizing an ODM development model
Collaboratewithandpresenttovariouscross-functionalteamsatalljoblevelstorefineaesthetics and customer experience and meet all program goals
Iterateonandvalidatedesignstoensuresuccessfulmassproductionusingmanufacturingdata,reliabilitytests,andstress,failureandtoleranceanalyses
Developmanufacturingprocessesandtoolingdesignswithexternalvendors
Generateandaccept constructivefeedback inbrainstormingand designreviews
Travelupto15%bothdomesticallyandinternationallytovendorsandinstallationsitestorealizethe physical design and find root cause for failures
MinimumQualifications
B.S.degreeinmechanicalengineeringandminimumof7yearsrelevantexperience
Strongmechanicalintuition,understandingofsolidmechanicsandmaterialproperties
Excitedtoworkandlearninacollaborativeenvironment
Self-motivated,curiousandattentivetodetail
Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills
Abilityandwillingnesstotraveldomesticallyandinternationally
Top 3 Skills
CAD experience
Minimum of approximately 2 years of CAD experience.
Candidate needs to be able to work independently in CAD without significant training or oversight.
New Product Development
Previous experience taking physical products through the new product development lifecycle.
Experience working through design iterations, prototypes, and manufacturing.
Manufacturing Knowledge
Understanding of manufacturing processes, requirements, rules, and regulations.
Experience partnering with manufacturers/vendors to determine feasible design solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software
Familiaritywithmetalmanufacturingmethodologies
ExperiencewithFEA,DFMEA,androotcauseanalysis
Computer and/or furniture industry experience not required.Serious consideration will be giventoqualifiedcandidatesfromotheranalyticalfieldswithrobustengineeringfundamentals.
Additional Preferred Experience
Experience working with overseas vendors/manufacturing partners.
Experience in an ODM development environment.
Automotive, consumer products, furniture/fixture development, or similar physical product development experience could translate well.
Product Design Engineer IV · eTeam Inc.