Designs and develops integrated tools and hardware products from concept through full-volume production. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, testing, production equipment and fixture design, GD&T documentation, NPI support, supplier coordination, and manufacturing transition. The role collaborates with electrical, embedded, industrial design, and manufacturing teams while owning multiple product lines with significant autonomy.
Join REEKON Tools as we enable the next generation of construction and home improvement professionals to complete their work quicker, more accurately, and faster than ever before. REEKON Tools is developing and launching innovative, completely new, hardware products at an unprecedented pace across the power and hand tool industry and establishing itself as a leader in professional tools and equipment.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work hand in hand with our engineering team as you help bring cutting edge new hardware products to market. REEKON Tools has tools and devices in all stages of development. In this role, you will be a central force in helping advance products from R&D through manufacturing working on multiple product lines and having a high level of autonomy and ownership.
The Job
- Design integrated tools and devices based on high level product requirements and collaboration with adjacent electrical, embedded and industrial design engineers
- Rapidly iterate from ideation -to- prototyping -to- testing of new tools and products
- Communicate your designs to the team. Articulate their strengths and weaknesses and collect actionable feedback that you will use to iterate on your designs
- Devise and execute tests that validate your design’s performance to real-life conditions
- Devise jigs / fixtures / equipment that help test and debug various systems of our products
- Maintain 3D CAD models and documentation of system architecture and components
- Own and execute transition of products from engineering samples to full volume production in their entirety
- Execute documentation, drawings, and instructions to be used during NPI Process
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications with supply vendors for both prototype and production parts
- Discover new vendors and suppliers based on evolving needs of the organization and new product development
- Oversee and manage communication channels and tracking to ensure streamlined operations between internal and external groups
Your Background
- Expert CAD skills (Solidworks preferred)
- Experience designing for high volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, die casting, metal bending and forming)
- Experience in iteration driven product design environments, integrating design feedback with mechanical constraints to form integrated hardware products and tools
- Able to interpret and analyze manufacturer inspection reports and provide actionable feedback.
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Rapid fabrication of mechanical assembly prototypes using shop tools, laser cutting, and 3D printing
- Can demonstrate ability / experience in designing production equipment including:Assembly fixtures, Inspection equipment, Calibration jigs
- Self-driven and passionate about your work:
- - You set high standards of performance for self and others
- - Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
- - You have self imposed standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
Bonus Skills
- Experience working with contract manufacturer (domestic or international)
- Mentoring/management experience of engineers
- Shipping hardware products in startup environment
- Material selection (especially plastics)
- Can create low-level embedded systems / automations using commercially available microcontrollers (arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc) and off-the-shelf sensors
- Basic electronics and circuit design
- Programming skills (python)
Even if you don’t check every box mentioned above, we still strongly encourage you to apply! At REEKON Tools, diversity is a cornerstone of the business we are building. We know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful and are committed to building our team that encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
For any questions - please email us at [email protected]
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