frog, Mechanical Engineer

Capgemini•New York, NY

2d•$112,600 - $212,700

About The Position

Since June 2021, frog is part of Capgemini Invent. frog partners with customer-centric enterprises to drive sustainable growth, by building and orchestrating experiences at scale, while harnessing the power of data and technology. We’re inventing the future of customer experiences by delivering market-defining business models, products, services, brand engagements and communications. Joining frog means you’ll be joining the “pond,” a global network of studios, each with a thriving in-person and vibrant virtual culture. Frogs are curious, collaborative, and courageous, united by our passion for improving the human experience across our areas of expertise, while each bringing our unique and diverse skills and experiences to the table. We draw on our global reach and local knowledge to solve complex problems and create innovative, sustainable solutions that touch hearts and move markets. Frogs prize humour, positivity, and community just as highly as performance and outcomes. Our culture is open, flexible, inclusive, and engaging. Working at frog means being empowered to meet the moment, and Make Your Mark on every project, in your studio, your community — and the world at large. At frog we are united by our shared passion for outcomes that transform the human experience. We accomplish these outcomes by taking on complex challenges, big asks, and things that have never been done before. We look beyond point solutions and apply design to the creation of new strategies, systems, and—in some cases—entirely new businesses. We know that takes all types of people. We believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences create a stronger frog. Our work is transformational because our people are extraordinary. Frogs are analytical and artistic, conservative and unconventional, technical and whimsical. We look for hybrid talents and build teams around divergent expertise, which allows us to solve problems and uncover opportunities in unique ways. Frogs are some of the best talent in the world, and together we advance the human experience through design. Working at frog means being empowered to make your mark on every project, in your studio, your community—and the world at large.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or similar
Experience and knowledge of mechanical design and documentation with 5+ years primarily in consumer electronics and similar products
Advanced solid and surface modeling skills with 3D software (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience collaborating in multifunctional teams as the mechanical design lead
Experience and knowledge of requirements and design constraints for common manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, machining, and casting
Experience and knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) for both high and low volume products
Ability to prepare and manage vendor-ready documentation packages, including 3D CAD, 2D drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions
Experience and knowledge of prototyping techniques (3D printing, casting, rapid tooling, etc.)
Hands-on electronics and firmware prototyping skills leveraging off-the-shelf hobbyist components, dev kits, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across diverse environments, including startups, corporate organizations, and consulting firms.
Exposure to product qualification, regulatory compliance, and quality management standards.
Experience with advanced mechanical design, engineering analysis, and reliability methodologies.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supplier collaboration, and product commercialization activities.
Knowledge of electronic enclosure design, thermal management, and electromechanical system integration.
Academic, professional, or life experiences outside of engineering that bring unique perspectives and innovative problem-solving approaches.

Responsibilities

Deliver innovative design solutions for clients, covering all phases of product development from brainstorming and evaluating product concepts through designing for manufacturability and ensuring that products reflect the design intent through production.
Represent depth in the craft of engineering as an individual contributor, mentor, and guide for junior colleagues, and contributor to the global community of practice.
Plan, prioritise, and deliver mechanical engineering activities autonomously within interdisciplinary projects.
Lead client conversations within the mechanical engineering domain, providing articulate recommendations and framing product trade-offs.
Lead small teams on projects and contribute to business development through proposal-writing and pitches.
Understand the ability to fully engineer a product from idea to production and evaluate and communicate conflicting project requirements beyond mechanical design.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving, lateral thinking, and novel solutions to address challenges.
Work smart by balancing numerous constraints and driving to the best and most appropriate design for the client, system, and full context.
Communicate and collaborate with frogs, clients, suppliers, and others.
Perform core engineering tasks, such as 3D CAD modeling, analysis, and documentation.