Product Design Engineer IV

About the role

Engineer multiple retail fixtures simultaneously, including tables, walls, displays, and other furniture elements, utilizing an ODM development model. Guide external vendors through the design and development process to achieve program objectives. Partner with cross-functional teams to refine fixture aesthetics, customer experience, functionality, and overall design intent. Validate designs for mass production through manufacturing data, reliability testing, stress analysis, failure analysis, and tolerance studies. Develop manufacturing processes and tooling concepts with external vendors.

Travel domestically and internationally to vendor and installation sites to support implementation and investigate field issues (up to 15%).

Responsibilities

• Engineer retail fixtures (tables, walls, displays, furniture) using an ODM model
• Guide external vendors through design and development to meet program objectives
• Partner with cross-functional teams on aesthetics, customer experience, functionality, and design intent
• Validate designs for mass production via manufacturing data, reliability testing, stress/failure analysis, and tolerance studies
• Develop manufacturing processes and tooling concepts with vendors
• Participate in brainstorming, design reviews, and collaborative problem-solving
• Present technical solutions and design recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%) to support implementation and investigate field issues

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and material properties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal manufacturing methodologies
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and corrective action activities
• Background supporting product design through manufacturing and production ramp
• Experience in analytical engineering environments outside traditional retail or furniture industries

Skills

• 2D CAD / 3D CAD
• Product Design & Development
• Vendor Collaboration
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Tooling Design
• Reliability Testing
• Stress & Failure Analysis
• Tolerance Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Presentations
• Problem Solving

Pay

$83.04 - $85.29 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, hybrid. 6-month ongoing contract (W2).

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future.