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Giro Sport Design · 23 hours ago

Junior Product Development Engineer

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$72K/yr - $86K/yr

Giro Sport Design is a company focused on innovative product development for action sports. They are seeking a Junior Product Development Engineer to develop quality MX and MTB products, collaborating closely with Marketing and Design teams to bring innovative designs to completion.

ComputerHardwareManufacturingSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Strive to create the most innovative and market leading hardgoods product possible. Products will be evaluated for success using the following criteria: Innovation, function, fit, comfort, relevance to brand identity, technology utilization, quality, aesthetics, timely completion, manufacturability and realized margins

Closely work with Marketing and Design as a team to brainstorm innovative market leading ideas and concepts

Prepare and present project information to the Design and Marketing teams for review and decision making

Review and prioritize performance and style to properly incorporate them into products. Visualize performance and styling goals and create solutions to achieve them

Perform CAD work both internally and with Vendor as appropriate from concept through production

Working with Design and the vendor, create and evaluate functional prototypes to verify design intent

Create and maintain project documentation such as 3D CAD files, engineering drawings, spec sheets, bill of materials, project schedules, etc

Manage project scope and schedule to meet project deliverables and deadlines

Develop cost analysis of design proposals, conduct vendor quotations, track project costs to meet product design goals under the guidance of a manager

Deeply understand applicable safety standards and evaluate designs and solutions to meet them

Visit vendor’s manufacturing facilities to sample and commercialize intended product design. Study vendor’s development techniques, production processes and technological capabilities to enhance professional knowledge, further vendor relationship and assist in the innovation of product design/development

Communicate internally and with international factories and vendors; both verbally and in writing critical and pertinent information that is needed in the development process

Research and evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes and trends that may be used for product innovation

Help to build and maintain a comprehensive materials and trims library

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD experienceSolidworksProduct developmentVendor managementCreative thinkingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent work experience

An enthusiastic and positive attitude with a passion towards MX, MTB and Action Sports. Must be very creative, forward thinking, an energy giver - not a taker

CAD experience, preferably proficient in Solidworks