Sr. Product Design Engineer - Saddles

Specialized Bicycle Components•Temecula, CA

About The Position

Sr. Product Design Engineer - Saddles Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it’s marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time! About Us: At Specialized, we're at the forefront of innovation in the cycling industry. Our commitment to enhancing the cycling experience extends to developing the next revolution in cycling ergonomics. We invite you to be a part of this journey and shape the future of cycling ergonomics! Role Overview: We're seeking a Senior R&D Engineer with knowledge in additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on prototyping, innovation, and their translation to objective and subjective data captured from human subject testing to exceptional product. This individual will be the technical leader of Saddle R&D and will have a direct effect on all projects the team is working on from advanced R&D projects to projects in the final stages of commercialization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in product design, with a significant focus on 3D printing and lattice designs.
Proficient Knowledge of Additive manufacturing – Lattice design, materials, printing technologies
Knowledge of materials engineering - plastics, metals, composites, etc.
Experience developing and engineering new materials for functional output.
Proficient knowledge of software tools related to 3D print lattice design and simulation and consider yourself a DFAM expert
Proficient in the use of universal testing systems like Instron
Proficient in the use of Rhino 3D and Grasshoppper.
Familiarity with biomechanics and physiology.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Supporting the company's design and development process to ensure correct integration of new concepts, through to production realization.
Supporting early supplier discussions, ensuring correct engagement for feasibility and program delivery.
Supporting the development of best practice design and acting as a champion for good, efficient, fundamental engineering design.
Prototyping: Take concepts from sketches into testable prototypes. Explore new materials, processes, and technologies.
Coordination with factories: Communicate with factories regarding product development, project tracking and tooling changes. Work with factory to ensure accuracy prior to production tooling.
On-time delivery: Own your part of the process and deliver quality work on time. Keep a close eye on multiple projects, tracking at different launch seasons.
Coordinate and lead rapid prototyping: Work with industry-leading technology to take 3D models to 3D printed products. Print, setup and test parts during research and development process.
Development to production: Work through technical challenges that arise in commercialization. Work closely with the factory to find innovative and effective solutions to get product to market on time.
Lead and own the future of saddles through close collaboration with product management and visionary research and development. Ensure product success by managing specs of new development, establishing SOP’s.
Manage development projects from concept through production – including the design and engineering, prototyping, testing and verification, production tooling, documentation, and QA/QC. Project Management responsibility.
Manage multiple development projects simultaneously – create and maintain project timelines to assure on-time delivery of finished products, maintain tracking documents and report on progress as needed.
Provide guidance and direction to suppliers - facilitating the development and initial production to assure on time delivery of new products.
Participate in brainstorming and idea generation, create sketches, models, and drawings to demonstrate ideas and concepts.
Design prototypes and models to demonstrate designs and mechanical features or concepts.
Test and evaluate models and prototypes for performance and practicality in manufacturing.
Determine 3D printed lattice specifications based on project goals.
Design and validate lattice performance utilizing human subjects and universal testing systems.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts.
Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks