Staff Design Engineer

Inspiren

6d•$200,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly-skilled Staff Design Engineer to own and lead the end-to-end hardware product development of new devices for Inspiren’s ecosystem. As a senior member of the hardware engineering team, you will serve as the lead engineer from concept through mass production, driving requirements definition, establishing system architecture, prototyping, leading verification, assisting validation, and regulatory attainment. You will integrate subject-matter experts (SMEs), manage JDM partners, and deliver devices that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost across the lifecycle of all of Inspiren’s devices and platforms.

Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field
Experience: 8+ years of experience in product development of connected hardware products, including leading full product lifecycles from concept through mass production with OEM and JDM partners.
Product Definition & Architecture: Demonstrated experience capturing requirements, writing specifications, and creating system architectures for connected hardware products.
CAD and Documentation: Proficiency with CAD tools to develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and schematics, ensuring that necessary information for manufacturing and assembly is clearly communicated. GD&T experience a plus.
Prototyping & Verification: Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes, developing verification and validation plans, and analyzing test data to drive design iterations.
DFx, FMEA, and NPI: Strong background in DFMA, design and process FMEA, and phase-gate NPI processes for high-volume manufacturing.
Supplier & JDM Collaboration: Proven track record interfacing with manufacturers and JDM/ODM partners to ensure manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery, including on-site build support.
Regulatory & Compliance: Working knowledge of hardware regulatory standards (e.g., safety, EMC, wireless) and experience driving products through certification.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and align diverse stakeholders.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Start-up experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Product Development Project Management: Participate in and manage the development effort of multiple hardware products simultaneously, ensuring cost, schedule, budget, and performance requirements are met from concept to mass production release.
Requirements Definition: Develop clear, detailed product requirements and specifications that translate user needs and business goals into actionable engineering requirements, collaborating closely with product management, hardware, firmware, software, clinical, operations, quality, and external design and manufacturing partners.
Product Architecture and Specifications: Lead the design-stage work by developing system- and subsystem-level specifications, block diagrams, and architecture documents that define how the product functions end to end, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across hardware, firmware, software, clinical, and operations;
Hardware Design and Development: Own the end-to-end product development across electrical, mechanical, and firmware domains, including concept development, brainstorming, and participation in design reviews; create CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings, apply tolerancing and engineering analysis such as FEA, and perform hands-on prototyping and iteration to drive concepts into robust, production-ready hardware designs.
JDM Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for contract manufacturers engaging in JDM activities; direct and check work, lead design reviews, lead technical discussions, and drive issue resolution.
Embed Rigorous Design for Excellence (DfX) Mindset: Drive DFMA, DFT, and DFR across the design; conduct design and process FMEAs; review CAD, schematics, and drawings to ensure clarity for manufacturing and assembly;
Product Quality: Develop test plans derived from product requirements, oversee prototyping and execution of tests, and lead verification activities to confirm that product performance and reliability targets are met.
Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate regulatory and certification activities (e.g., safety, EMC, wireless), ensure designs conform to relevant standards, and drive products through successful certification.
Supplier & NPI Support: Travel regularly to manufacturing sites to support builds, review off-tool samples and inspection reports, drive corrective actions to ensure designs meet Inspiren’s specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards; ensure successful transition to mass production in partnership with operations and suppliers.
Mentor Team Members: Provide technical guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation through a culture of continuous learning.