Remote Senior Baby Car Seat Design Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Product Engineer in the Research and Development (R&D) team, overseeing product development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and liaising with overseas factories. This role demands a collaborative spirit, working closely with teams across product management, marketing, design, sales, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in product development or design engineering
• Expertise in problem-solving and innovative product development
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including static and dynamic analysis, deformable body mechanics, and mechanism design
• Hands-on experience with hand and power tools for prototype building and modification

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industrial designers to ensure safety, performance, and manufacturability
• Create CAD models for parts and assemblies, optimizing designs with CAE software
• Work with suppliers to refine designs for improved manufacturing efficiency
• Leverage rapid prototyping to create and evaluate product prototypes
• Partner with marketing, design, usability, quality, and manufacturing teams to align product objectives with business needs
• Conduct cost analyses and contribute to capital expenditure planning
• Ensure product compliance with federal and industry standards for safety and performance
• Assist with tooling development and manage pre-production sample builds
• Develop and support validation test plans, including pre-production crash testing
• Analyze test results, making design modifications to enhance product performance
• Use tools to build and modify prototypes for evaluation and testing purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer product development, particularly juvenile products
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding and design for manufacturability
• Experience in product validation and testing processes
• Proficiency in FEA software for structural analysis
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and their applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Work in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment
• Flexible working conditions
• Support for work-life balance
• International travel opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge technology and prototyping resources