quip. · 4 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Product Lifecycle)
quip NYC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expquip is a design-led oral health and wellness company that aims to change oral care habits. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the technical lifecycle of their hardware, focusing on New Product Introductions and the long-term success of existing products.
DentalE-CommerceHealth CareProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical engineering and reliability workstreams for New Product Development
Partner with Quality, Product, and Industrial Design to ensure new architectures are robust and influenced by lessons learned from existing field data
Drive design optimization through analytical and experimental methods, including FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Lead formal design reviews and serve as the technical lead for FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Utilize engineering expertise to identify potential failure modes and implement design-based mitigations
Author technical test plans and procedures for product validation
Design and build custom test fixtures, jigs, and automated test rigs in-house to facilitate rapid internal validation and failure replication
Maintain the complete engineering package for your products, including CAD models, 2D drawings, and material specifications
Execute design changes and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) updates for products already in production to enhance durability, performance, and yield
Proactively identify and lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering initiatives
Evaluate existing designs and manufacturing processes for cost-reduction opportunities and efficiency gains without compromising quip’s quality standards
Lead the lab-based physical disassembly and forensic autopsy of field returns (RMAs)
Identify root causes across mechanical, material, and electrical systems
Drive the end-to-end Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
Serve as the primary technical lead for Contract Manufacturers (CMs)
Lead on-site technical line audits, approve supplier fixtures, and validate that factory processes meet your technical specifications
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Design Engineering, with a focus on high-volume electronic consumer products
6+ years Experience working with Asian suppliers and contract manufacturers
Solidworks – high proficiency with surfacing, multi-body master modeling, simulation, assemblies, and 2D drafting
High cavitation injection molding and machining process experience
Deep knowledge of materials, processes, assembly, electronics, and production methods
Strong sense of high-volume data as an input to engineering analysis
Track record of outreach to subject matter experts and referring to industrial guides and standards to solve complex problems or answer difficult questions
Ability to deftly and rapidly create proof-of-concept and cosmetic prototypes using a mix of outsourced and in-house fabrication methods
Extensive experience collaborating with suppliers through DFM, including optimizing mold designs and utilizing mold flow analysis
Working experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack analysis
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong project management skills to manage a broad set of tasks and responsibilities
Ability to travel internationally 2-3 times per year to be on-site at suppliers
Ability to attend evening calls with suppliers 1-2 nights per week
Bachelor's (B.S.) or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Preferred
Experience with motors
Experience with the specification, finishing, and quality control of magnets
Experience with IPX rated products that require defense against moisture ingress
Advanced knowledge of CNC, flow forming, spin forming, anodizing, bead blasting, plating, PVD, and other finishing processes
Benefits
Hybrid working environment, with an office located in the heart of DUMBO with breathtaking views of Manhattan Bridge
Year round early “summer Fridays”
WiFi enabled rooftop
Competitive medical benefit package
Commuter benefits for parking & transit
Competitive paid parental leave policy for qualifying employees
Open vacation policy
Dog-friendly office space
401k Tax Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks (make sure to use your quip after snacking!)
Your very own quip with employee discount packages
The opportunity to help us make oral care more simple, effective and accessible!
Company
quip.
quip is a design-led oral health and wellness company that launched in 2015 and is on mission to change oral care habits from a have-to chore to a want-to ritual.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$177.71MKey Investors
Cowen GroupACME CapitalSilicon Valley Bank
2024-02-09Series Unknown· $15.5M
2021-08-31Series B· $100M
2020-11-23Convertible Note
Leadership Team
Lauren Cherney
Workplace Experience + Human Resources Business Partner
Lynn Tsao, PHR, M.S.
People Business Partner
Recent News
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