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quip. · 4 days ago

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

quip NYC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

quip is a design-led oral health and wellness company that launched in 2015 and is on a mission to change oral care habits. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering efforts across new product introduction and lifecycle improvements, driving NPI execution and continuous improvement initiatives.

DentalE-CommerceHealth CareProduct Design

Responsibilities

NPI (New Product Introduction)

Work closely with ID, Project Management, Marketing, Sales and leadership to formulate new products

Own the engineering of products from concept through mass production

Collaborate to develop product and technical requirements

Drive optimization through analytical and experimental methods including FEA and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Collaborate with quip’s Quality Engineers and suppliers to identify and eliminate risks, validate designs, and prepare them for mass production

Lead design reviews and contribute to FMEA, test plans, and test procedures

Drive advanced R&D. Research and outreach as needed to build organizational competency required to specify and implement new technology, materials, and finishes

VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)

Evaluate all aspects of products’ design, manufacturing processes, and supplier for cost reduction opportunities

Prioritize initiatives and guide them through design, engineering, RFQ, validation, and implementation to mass production

CI (Continuous Improvement)

Lead post-launch sustaining activities and Conduct Root-Cause-Analysis for product quality problems, working closely with quip’s Quality and Operations teams

Contribute to the review/audit of manufacturing processes and quality systems at suppliers

Quality

Prevent customer satisfaction and durability issues by coordinating Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA’s), product design specifications and tolerances reviews, past problem history

Create, edit and/or revise Product Specifications and Test Methods

Vet supplier’s product/process control plans, inspection standards, quality and testing plans and instructions, work instructions, technical specifications, and various manufacturing validations

Contain defective products through ownership of problem definition (8D’s), Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s), dispositions review, tracking of resolution effectiveness, and Containment coordination

General Responsibilities

Act as technical lead to drive projects and report progress throughout quip’s structured development process

Produce exemplary documentation including presentations, drawings, test reports, test procedures, etc

Travel internationally (when appropriate) to work with suppliers on-site. (1 - 3 trips per year)

Attend evening calls with team members and suppliers in Asia. (Typically 2 nights per week)

Qualification

Design EngineeringSolidworksRisk AssessmentHigh-volume ManufacturingGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingMaterials KnowledgeProject ManagementPrototyping SkillsCollaboration with SuppliersCommunication

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, 2K molding, sheet metal forming, 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 in risk assessment/reduction and design validation

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

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 (with an option to opt into a premium internal dental program)

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

Bonus pool eligibility

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.

Founded in 2014

Brooklyn, New York, USA

51-200 employees