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David Yurman · 5 days ago

Director, Design Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work closely with NY based design VPs early in the development process to ensure engineering needs are met

Work daily with BKK Engineering Team to promote inter-office cohesion

Participant in the R&D, DFM & CTM Committees

Partner with R&D team to vet manufacturing feasibility

Partner with the DY Shop on creating prototypes for design consideration

Own ECN projects including vendor communication, inspecting models and assembly methods, coming up with solutions or alternatives to correct known issues, obtain final updated vendor samples that pass DY QC and communicate to repair team when solutions are implemented

Work closely with Product Development and Production Teams to evaluate and determine best practices for producing David Yurman Jewelry

Interact with vendor base to guarantee understanding of first sample execution, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, ensure QC standards are met and communicate learnings to cross functional teams

Document best practices in a Manufacturing Excellence Manual with ongoing revisions and updates as needed

Keep up to date on new manufacturing techniques and technologies

Qualification

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Model makingJewelry assemblyJewelry castingStone setting techniquesElectro-platingFinishing techniquesRhino 3dRapid prototypingJewelry mechanismsStamping techniquesMachining techniquesTroubleshootingComputer skillsMicrosoft wordMicrosoft excelMicrosoft outlookMechanical drawing softwareAdobe photo deluxeProblem-solvingAttention to detailCreativity

Required

Four-year BA or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design and at least 7 years of practical Jewelry Manufacturing experience (including production manufacturing) OR equivalent tenured jewelry manufacturing experience

Extensive hands-on model making and jewelry assembly experience in sterling silver, gold alloys, platinum, Titanium and Aluminum

Extensive knowledge of Jewelry casting, including rubber mold and wax production

Extensive knowledge of Stone Setting Techniques including Hand Pave, Pin Set, Bezel Setting, Prong Setting, baguette setting and invisible setting. Hands on experience preferred

A thorough knowledge of Electro-plating with White and Black Rhodium including both pen plating and bath plating

Experience with multiple finishing techniques such as Oxidation on Silver, Satin, Burnished and Mechanical Finishing

A high level of understanding of RHINO 3D Version 7 and Rapid Prototyping

A strong understanding of jewelry mechanisms such as clasps, hinges, and springs

A keen understanding of Stamping and Machining techniques

Ability to troubleshoot problems at every stage of the jewelry manufacturing process

A good sense of Design

Computer Skills: Familiarity with Rhino, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and mechanical drawing software and /or Adobe Photo Deluxe