Design Engineer III - Aftermarket

Yakima Products, Inc•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

As part of Yakima’s Aftermarket Engineering Team, the Design Engineer III is responsible for engineering design of new products and redesign of current Yakima-branded products. The role leads technical efforts on aftermarket product design projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative products that meet performance, manufacturing, market, cost, and schedule needs. The engineer develops and validates designs through CAD, drawings, analysis, prototyping, and testing; documents products and design changes; supports cost-reduction and sustaining-engineering work; and contributes to improving Yakima’s Product Development Process. The role also mentors engineers, coordinates with offshore partners, manages multiple projects, and travels domestically and internationally in support of projects.

Requirements

Degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 6 years of related engineering work experience.
Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software, including surfacing and FEA.
Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, test methods, and basic machine shop practices, including injection molding, vacuum forming, metal fabrication, die casting, and extrusions.
Experience using FEA software packages.
Demonstrable creativity and innovative thinking.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
English language skills are mandatory.
Advanced proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
At least 4 years of experience completing and managing projects with minimal oversight and against aggressive timelines.
Experience leading product development projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member or leader of a team.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project/time-management skills.
Knowledge of outdoor hard goods and/or automotive industries.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of consumer product design experience.
Lean manufacturing experience.
Experience with offshore manufacturers.
Mechanism design experience.
Knowledge of outdoor products and automotive equipment.
Experience using design tools such as FMEA and GD&T.
Bilingual fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
Extensive knowledge of vehicle makes and models and the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Category Business Management, Industrial Design, Quality Engineering, Global Sourcing, and manufacturing partner teams to design products that meet performance, manufacturing, and market needs.
Resolve issues during product design and development and complete prototypes, CAD, drawings, Bills of Materials, and product specifications.
Support cost-reduction and sustaining-engineering projects.
Lead projects with multiple contributors to meet cost, schedule, KPI, and resource requirements.
Design solutions that meet product specifications and produce engineering work using established processes and techniques.
Generate or review 2D drawings, 3D CAD, Bills of Material, engineering analyses, and testing.
Work with the Project Manager and internal resources to develop and drive project schedules and budgets.
Validate designs through analysis, prototyping, and testing.
Work with project teams to create product and tooling cost estimates.
Coordinate with the test team to determine performance testing procedures for prototype and production parts; design equipment and perform tests when required.
Document designs using 3D CAD, 2D drawings, ECOs, tolerance analysis, FMEAs, and FEA.
Create and maintain product specification documents.
Work closely with offshore partners to complete designs.
Mentor and guide engineers at Yakima and offshore to promote consistent, high-quality designs and efficient projects.
Follow, influence, and improve the Product Development Process.
Balance time across multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
Keep informed of developments in the field through reading, professional contacts, trade shows, and appropriate meetings.
Travel domestically and internationally in support of projects.
Carry out other assigned duties, responsibilities, and projects effectively.