Mechanical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving experience in mechanical design and development of high volume consumer products.
• Experience with a variety of materials including molded plastics, elastomers (particularly silicones), aluminum, and steel. Quantitatively understand these materials, their use, their feel, and their properties.
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers/Artists and User Experience (UX) to realize exceptional cosmetic and touch experiences in high volume production.
• Have a sense for the elegance and impression created by our design in the hands of our customers.
• Design parts, in a wide range of sizes, and products that can be produced in high volume with flawless cosmetic and functional performance.
• Design solutions with a practical plan for their fabrication and assembly.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity, creativity and technical expertise
• 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawings with NX. Familiarity with SolidWorks.
• Work hands-on in the lab to evaluate/test/analyze/fix design prototypes and production systems.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and fab and MCAD/ECAD data exchange.
• Interface and collaborate with Joint Development Manufacturers and Contract Manufacturers (domestically and in Asia) to achieve cost, schedule and design efficiencies and flexibility.
• Familiarity with product data management systems and change notices (CNs) preferably using Windchill.
• Must have ability to apply creativity, sound engineering principles, and hands-on execution to effectively solve problems.
• The ability to construct or modify hardware parts or models with some proficiency in the use of simple hand tools also valuable.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of high volume, consumer electronics product development is preferred but not a hard requirement.
• Experience with the design of products for EMI, UL, FCC or CSA compliance is preferred but not a hard requirement

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team through product development and manufacturing phases.
• Identify and solve challenging mechanical engineering problems by creating functional prototypes and new technologies for In-the-Home and On-the-Go Audio products.
• Evaluate design options through computer modeling as well as measurements and evaluation of physical prototypes.
• Draft mechanical specifications, verification and validation plans and execute verification testing.
• Complete detailed design in collaboration with manufacturing partners to meet program objectives.
• Support designs and documentation through manufacturing startup and continuing engineering.
• Communication with local/global Bose teams and vendor base

Benefits

• bonus programs
• comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• a 401(k) plan
• exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing
• a generous employee discount