San Jose, CA
Our Client is a start-up developing the next-generation of energy efficient LED light bulbs. Our client offers highly competitive compensation and benefit plans.
Summary
The candidate will be a resourceful problem solver with a strong technical background and who is able to come up with innovative solutions and displays a “whatever it takes” attitude.
Responsibilities:
Perform conceptual and detailed designs, and engineering analyses
Prepare drawings, specifications, technical briefs, reports and other documentation
Effectively define, implement, and drive projects to successful completion
Design and build prototypes to validate concepts
Execute new product development processes and perform accurate analysis and documentation of designs
Maintain and commit to schedules and budgets (design, prototype, and test)
Validate functional requirements (form, function, manufacturing and reliability) and design constraints (cost, timing and quality). Use modeling and predictive techniques to validate designs
Work with vendors to bring up new parts, engaging in DFM and tool qualification
Assist manufacturing team in design reviews and as needed to support products being launched into production
Qualifications:
Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong mechanical design experience and a strong track record in new product development
BSc/ MSc in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in product design
Demonstrated ability to go from problem description and sketch through conceptual exploration, prototyping,
testing,and detailed engineering design
Project management and analytical skills (managing data and production support)
High volume, lean & low cost manufacturing experience
Experience in the design of metal stampings, injection molding, and blow molding parts
Circuit design and layout is a plus
Experience designing with semiconductor lasers or LEDs desired
Thermal, fluid flow, and materials modeling would be a plus
Assembly tooling design support, Prototype assembly and testing
Proficient in Solidworks
Other computer proficiency such as Microsoft Office, MRP
Experience with Arena or similar PLM a plus
Experience with gated new product development processes
Submit resume to resume@rpeoplestaffing.com