Design Engineer

Cervélo•Aliso Viejo, CA

6d•$82,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cervélo is seeking a Design Engineer to join their Product Development Team, focusing on the timely delivery of new products and technologies to market. This role involves conceptualizing and developing new products using CAD and other rapid iteration tools. The Design Engineer will be responsible for generating and developing new product concepts, refining them into manufacturable solutions, creating production-ready CAD models and documentation, and building/evaluating prototypes. Collaboration with various teams and project tracking are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design, or equivalent professional experience
1–3 years of product design or product development experience.
Experience creating complex CAD models
Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing methods
Experience building and evaluating physical prototypes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent productivity software
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of product development experience, preferably within sporting goods or other consumer products
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks
Experience with surface modeling
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar creative software
Experience producing photorealistic renderings using KeyShot, PhotoView 360, or similar software
Experience with non-parametric CAD software such as Alias or Rhino
Working knowledge of carbon fiber composites, plastic injection molding, and metal manufacturing processes
Hands-on experience assembling, maintaining, and testing high-performance bicycles
A passion for cycling and an understanding of the needs of performance-oriented riders

Responsibilities

Generate and develop new product concepts through CAD modeling, hand sketches, prototypes, and iterative design
Refine concepts into manufacturable solutions while balancing performance, aesthetics, cost, and manufacturability
Create production-ready CAD models and supporting technical documentation
Produce technical drawings, exploded views, bills of materials, and assembly documentation for manufacturing
Build and evaluate prototypes using rapid prototyping and hands-on fabrication techniques
Collaborate closely with engineering, testing, sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing teams throughout product development
Execute projects with technical guidance and mentorship from senior team members
Track project progress and communicate status to the Design Manager