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Kalogon · 1 day ago

Seating Engineer

Melbourne, FL

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Kalogon is a smart seating startup based in Melbourne, seeking a Seating Engineer or Designer to innovate seating solutions. The role involves designing and developing seating systems, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user comfort and health.

Internet of ThingsManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design seating system products and features for novel systems while managing them through the full lifecycle that meet customer needs and desires

Balance key required attributes such as health benefit, safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability with the realities of what is feasible, on budget, and desirable

Leverage detailed information about human anatomy, ergonomics, and desired seated behaviors to create novel seating systems

Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using CAD software

Provide direction to development team relating to surface and product form development- working to bring Kalogon’s brand values and product requirements to life

Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of design solutions

Research and identify new materials, processes, or approaches that not only improve the design and functionality of seating systems, but that can generate unique IP - whether forms, approaches, or patentable ideas

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints

Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations

Cultivate empathy with end users and ensure you understand their perspective and how it applies to your work

Stay abreast of industry developments and incorporate those into the team knowledge and workflow

Contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures

Support and manage engineering development and certification testing, including creation of test plans, oversight of test article builds, and coordination with regulatory authorities

Work with internal team members on key external validations for partners or help team with documentation for key certifications

Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety

Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings

Support prototype development and participate in design verification activities

Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions

Qualification

3D CAD softwareHuman anatomy knowledgeErgonomics expertiseMechanical Engineering degreeProduct development experienceEngineering fundamentalsManufacturing processes knowledgeSoft goods experienceMedical device experienceRapid prototypingAgile methodologiesProject management