Mechanical Engineer - Contractor (Temp to Perm)

At quip, we design and deliver delightful products and services to keep all mouths healthy. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help continue this mission. The ideal candidate will drive VAVE, CI, and NPI efforts.

The is a contractor opportunity that could potentially turn into a Full Time position.

• NPI (New Product Introduction)
• Engineer products from concept through mass production.
• Design cost-consciously.
• Conduct FEA, Moldflow, and other simulations to engineer parts and assemblies.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to collaborate on product quality and problem-solving.
• Communicate findings clearly, with a mind to condense and clarify a mixture of inputs.
• Collaborate with vendors to validate designs and prepare them for mass production.
• Create engineering drawings and other engineering documentation.
• Travel internationally (when appropriate) to solve production issues with suppliers on-site.
• VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering)
• Evaluate all aspects of products for cost down opportunities.
• Analyze COGS for high impact opportunities.
• Drive design, engineering, and RFQ efforts.
• Work closely with ID, Creative, Branding, Operations, and leadership to coordinate alignment on various initiatives.
• Guide initiatives through design and validation through mass production.
• CI (Continuous Improvement)
• Conduct RCA for supplier quality problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely CAPA.
• Liaise between design engineering, product management, finance, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical project milestones and deliverables.
• Present engineering feedback and best practices information to local and offshore engineering teams and suppliers.
• Review existing product design, identify weaknesses, propose, implement and monitor the effectiveness of improvements.
• Lead and implement quality improvements, review/audit manufacturing processes and quality systems at suppliers.
• Lead post-launch sustaining activities intended to support a smooth transition into production while maintaining high-quality standards.

• 3+ years of experience in engineering, with a focus on consumer products
• Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Solidworks – high proficiency with surfacing, top-down modeling, simulation, assemblies, and 2D drafting
• Knowledge of materials, processes, assembly, electronics, and production methods
• Experience conceptualizing, designing, and optimizing a variety of mechanisms
• Strong sense of high-volume data as an input to engineering analysis
• Ability to deftly and rapidly create a proof-of-concept and cosmetic prototypes using a mix of outsourced and in-house fabrication methods
• Expertise in achieving best-in-class fit and finish
• Understanding of mold making, both its opportunities and challenges
• Comfort with rapid development cycles and the ability to remain flexible in the face of ambiguity
• Knowledge of DFM best practices and real-world practicalities
• Strong project management skills to manage a very broad set of tasks and responsibilities
• Experience working with domestic, overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Experience with product qualification, testing, and validation
• Working experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack analysis
• Advanced knowledge of good manufacturing processes/methods, process capability, part tooling, and machining processes
• Experience designing products that are exposed to humid/wet environments
• High cavitation injection molding, 2K molding, sheetmetal, and die casting process experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Excel and Matlab for analysis
• Experience designing electronics
• Experience with IPX qualified products that require defense against moisture ingress
• Advanced knowledge of CNC, flow forming, spin forming, anodizing, bead blasting, coating, and other finishing processes