Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

NICE TO HAVES:

• 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

BENEFITS

• You'll be working in a high energy, fast-paced environment helping us make oral care simple and effective!
• An office located in the heart of DUMBO with breathtaking views of Manhattan Bridge (this role will have remote flexibility)
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Offer competitive paid parental leave policy for qualifying employees
• Flexible work from home options
• Competitive vacation policy
• 401k Benefits
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation package with stock options at a high-growth startup
• Your very own quip with an unlimited subscription plan
• The opportunity to help us make oral care more simple, effective and accessible

About quip quip is a modern oral health company launched in 2015 that provides thoughtfully designed personal oral care products and professional dental care services through a digital platform that makes oral care more simple, accessible, and enjoyable. The current personal care offerings include a wide selection of American Dental Association accepted (ADA seal) adult and kid electric toothbrushes, smart brushes, refillable floss pick and string, refillable mouthwash and gum, all kept fresh with a refill delivery service. quip’s professional platform, which is behind quip Aligners and quipcare, is part of the company's future vision to connect personal care, oral health monitoring and professional care in one digital oral care companion app that helps access and manage all your oral care needs and guide and incentivize good oral health habits. quip is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity beyond your brushing routine. We believe our company is better equipped to care for every mouth when we listen to fresh perspectives from every voice, and in doing so, we build an equal-opportunity team of the brightest minds (and mouths)—regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, or any other trait that makes you you. By celebrating and supporting our differences, we will thrive in our mission to improve oral health for all.