Mechanical Engineer - Tooling

Fluidra is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Tooling to join the team at our North American Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

The Mechanical Engineer - Tooling is a key member of the electro-mechanical design product design team. This position will be a member of cross functional teams for new product development, sustaining or value improvement projects. Responsibilities include translating rough concepts and ideas to manufacturable part designs, sourcing and managing tooling qualification, and tracking projects to schedule.

We are designing the next generation of smart/connected pool equipment. Our goal is to provide industry leading products that improve the experience for our customers. Additionally, you will: 

• Be a leader within the engineering team in the area of tooling and manufacturability
• Participate in cross functional new product development teams reviewing Engineering releases, changes and manufacturing methods
• Key member of engineering design team to ensure design manufacturability
• Work closely with Purchasing department on make/buy analysis, RFQ and supplier selection
• Support Quality Plan program at selected suppliers to ensure strong process controls for manufacturing and inspection
• Responsible for all aspects of new injection mold tooling including approval of DFMs, tool designs, first articles and Cpk.
• Communicate technical aspects of product design or specifications to suppliers
• Manage alpha, beta and initial production builds
• Drive improvements by reducing supplier’s line defects, field returns and warranty costs using root cause analysis, statistical analysis and corrective action programs
• Interface with value streams to solve quality problems
• Support Engineering sustaining and Quality improvement projects
• Travel to suppliers domestically and internationally

WHAT WE SEEK

• 5 + years of plastic injection molding and tooling experience focusing on tooling and manufacturing
• Practical knowledge of production processes including assembly, plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication and electronics
• Working knowledge of inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques
• Capability of handling multiple projects within a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive personality that can communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of accomplished projects with increasing responsibilities
• Global manufacturing experience, especially in S.E. Asia countries and Mexico is preferred
• SolidWorks or other 3D CAD experience is preferred
• Moldflow or similar software experience is preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Alternate work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
• Flexible vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Hybrid flexibility
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
• Generous product discounts

WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA? 

We’re an industry‐leading, global company with a legacy of innovation. Offering an extensive array of quality‐designed pool and spa equipment, our portfolio includes some of the most trusted brands in the business: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names.

Recognized as the foremost provider of reliable and visionary pool equipment, our reach extends worldwide across both the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets. We now have over 7,000 employees, a presence in over 45 countries and the combined resources to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't know if you meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building a diverse and inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! While your experience may not effectively meet the requirements for this role, there may be another role in the organization that does better align with your experience and background. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status.
 

Expected salary range is $85,000 - $125,000. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.
 

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