Associate Design Engineer

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including Starbucks, T-Mobile, O2, McDonald's, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
tms is seeking a talented Associate Product Engineer, 12-month contract. As a vital member of a cross-functional team, you will excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, focusing on innovative functionality and product development. Your responsibilities will involve collaboration with industrial design, product management, project management, color/material/finish (CMF), quality assurance, and production engineering teams to consistently roll out new consumer products. You will play a crucial role in uniting forward-thinking design aesthetics with practical product functionality on a global scale.
The ideal candidate for this role will bring independent engineering expertise and judgment, focused on the creation of new consumer products. This role calls for robust critical thinking and the ability to work cohesively with a diverse team, including non-technical stakeholders and decision-makers.
In this role, your primary responsibilities will include the development of new product solutions, as well as supporting retooling projects with the addition of replicating color/material/finish solutions. Proficiency in CAD modeling, multi-level assemblies, prototyping and high attention to detail is essential. You will also effectively communicate engineering concepts, risks and potential alternatives to non-engineering stakeholders.
Your enthusiasm for managing multiple competing projects simultaneously will inspire our new product development team, enabling us to meet demanding timelines amidst shifting priorities. This role is instrumental in maintaining the competitiveness, relevance, and appeal of our products. Our team supports the harmonious integration of functionality and aesthetic design to enhance the overall product experience. If you're motivated by teamwork, creativity, rapid execution, and the fusion of established methods with innovative solutions, we're eager to connect with you!
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Create, modify, and manage 3D CAD models which can include complex surfacing and non-native data (SolidWorks preferred).
• Build functional and representative prototypes with both internal equipment and outside resources.
• Present and communicate with non-technical stakeholders regarding engineering concepts, design options, manufacturing capabilities, root cause issues and prototypes.
• Create and maintain engineering risk analysis and mitigation plans for manufacturing.
• Manage, execute, and report on 20 to 30 active projects at varying stages and complexities.
• Partner on problem solving with CMF team overseas factory-based engineers to ensure replication of color/material/finish solutions when retooling products at new facilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines; ability to delegate tasks and seek help.
• Work with overseas factory-based engineers to launch products on time and in scope translating product requirements and design intent into manufacturable and robust engineering solutions. (Sometimes requiring late meetings or emails)
• Strive to maintain a client-first atmosphere, being flexible and helpful in responding to changing business needs, deadlines, and evolving customer requests.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• This position reports to the Product Engineering Manager

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Education: Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Design ).
• Professional Experience: 0 to 2 years prior experience in a similar position.
• Strong 3D CAD modeling capabilities (SolidWorks experience preferred).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, specifically metal forming and plastic injection molding and silicone compression molding, as well as CMF development.
• Competency with basic hand, measurement, drilling, cutting and prototyping tools.
• 1+ years of experience of product design of consumer hard goods, Lean Design and Design for Manufacture; Experience with Asia based factories desired.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting technical findings desired.
• Successful track record delivering a constant flow of projects with aggressive timelines with close attention to detail desired.

Salary: $45.00/hr-$48.00/hr
tms is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. tms is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. tms is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At tms, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, holiday pay, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more
Nearest Major Market: Seattle