Staff Mechanical Engineer: BSME, Program lead, 3D CAD, high volume CSE

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PARTIAL ONSITE WORK (IN CARLSBAD, CA) IS REQUIRED. ONSITE IS DEPENDENT ON PROJECTS & CAN VARY.

THIS IS UP TO AN 8-12 MONTHS CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT. THE CLIENT IS HOPEFUL TO GET FULL-TIME HEADCOUNT APPROVED TO POTENTIALLY CONVERT TO FTE.

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Staff Mechanical Engineer: BSME. Program lead, 3D CAD, high volume consumer electronics w/ injection molded plastic; camera, weatherproof components a +

The Staff/Sr Staff Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, testing, performance, documentation and production of wireless security camera products targeted to retail and small business markets.

As a full-time member of the Product Design team, you will be a leader responsible for the design, testing, performance, documentation and production of wireless security camera products targeted to retail and small business markets. These products are high-volume and all manufacturing is done in Asia.

The successful candidate will manage from concept to production, the design and tooling of plastic and metal enclosures for wireless security camera products intended for use in homes and small to medium offices. Additional tasks may include performing engineering analysis (thermal, stress, and tolerance analysis), design documentation as well as ODM management.

Job Responsibilities:

Product design, evaluation, testing, performance and documentation of products

Work closely with Product Design team, Operations, Product Marketing, Industrial Design and ODM partners to design new products or customization of existing products

Take leadership role to insure project goals of performance, cost and schedule are met

Work closely with 2nd and 3rd tier suppliers

Manage outside consultants and fabrication vendors

Some international travel is required (approx. 10-15%)

Please provide a portfolio w/ your submission that shows Process + development + End results. Tangible stories that showcase your talents, contribution, teamwork, and results.

Skills and Requirements:

Minimum education level of BSME from accredited university

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals required

Minimum 8 years' experience in the fields of Product Design and/or mechanical engineering in high-end consumer electronics such as cameras, smart devices, iOT, connected home, iOS, or a similar consumer-oriented field or 6 year plus a Master's degree.

Experience serving as a Program Lead is required. (Not over a team, but specifically leading programs/products)

Experience designing camera or camera related products is a big plus.

Deep experience in consumer electronics/product design experience is required (can be recent or slightly dated).

Extensive design experience with high-volume of over 1 million/yr., low-cost products

Proven history working closely with ambitious Industrial Design, functionality and ecosystems

In-depth knowledge of 3D CAD is required.

Prefers Creo, but will accept Pro/E, Pro/Engineer, Solidworks, etc. software, demonstrable skills in creating complex surfaces and parts, assemblies and drawings

Superior expertise in plastic injection mold part design is required

Understanding of die casting, adhesives, stamping, machining, and rapid prototypes

Experience with progressive-die sheet metal part design

Experience designing outdoor, weatherproof enclosures is a big plus

Understanding of tolerance analysis

Effective leadership, organization and project management skills

Proven ability and willingness to take ownership of project; ability to get the job done with minimal supervision

Experience in successfully leading projects through to pilot, mass production and beyond

Proven ability to track and resolve issues

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Self-starter that works well on a team

Sensitivity to design aesthetics

Fluency in Mandarin is a plus

Some international travel is required (approx. 10-15%)

Compensation depends on experience but is typically between $60-90/hr.