Design Concepts San Francisco is growing, and we need experienced
Mechanical Engineers to join our team!
For more than 45 years, Design Concepts has delivered innovative
product design solutions to our clients through strategy, research,
design, engineering, and prototyping. Our portfolio includes
award-winning work for companies recognized worldwide as leaders in a
broad range of industries including medical device, consumer, and
commercial products, transportation, and more. We have a thriving
studio in San Francisco to serve our west coast clients and are
growing organically. Our office and shop functions with a startup
mentality that is ideal for someone who likes the security of an
established company but the freedom to help contribute to and create
something new. Our ME heritage and our hands-on culture make this
place a great spot for ME's looking to solve complex problems and
create innovative solutions. Members of the Mechanical Engineering
team at Design Concepts play an integral role in all stages of the
product development process.
Responsibilities:
Providing insights into emerging technologies and uncovering,
identifying and creating business and product opportunities for our
clients during conceptualization endeavors
Translating user needs into defined product metrics
Developing innovative product concepts through a process of
collaborative brainstorming and verifying feasibility with a
combination of analytical tools and physical modeling
Guiding design teams and our clients through the concept selection
decision making processes to ensure that technical considerations
factor into alternative narrowing and selection
Establishing mechanical architectures that provide for a robust
design solution while balancing product aesthetics, tolerance
requirements, design for manufacturability, product cost, capital
investment, and development risk
Applying technical expertise of engineering principles such as
mechanics, kinematics, mechatronics, structural analysis, and thermodynamics
Performing risk analysis in order to develop and prioritize product
verification efforts
Creating detailed engineering documentation and facilitating transfer
to manufacturing activities
Representing mechanical engineering considerations within
multi-disciplinary development teams and providing situational
leadership to help drive projects to technical and business success
Interacting with our valued clients through meetings, presentations,
design reviews and informal interactions - building trust and respect
through a highly collaborative development process
Having fun, doing cool work with good people and helping us support
and grow our culture
Requirements:
BSME with 1-2 years' experience or MSME with relevant ME internship
experience and a proven track record in product development
Creative conceptualizer with ability to effectively envision and
communicate concepts
Portfolio demonstrates success in a multidisciplinary, team-based
environment working with individuals representing skillsets outside
of mechanical engineering including but not limited to design
research, industrial design, human factors, electrical engineering, etc.
Hands-on experience using physical model making and prototyping as a
problem-solving tool as well as experience and sensitivities for
collaborating and working with prototyping specialists
Proficiency in CAD modeling, including complex assemblies and
aesthetic surfacing
Scholastic background in analysis for structural, thermal, and fluid flow
Detail orientated with demonstrated knowledge of creating
documentation including manufacturing drawings and/or tolerance analysis etc.
Basic understanding of high and low volume manufacturing processes
for effectively transitioning designs into production
Customer-centric attitude and personality, experience in a consulting
environment is a huge plus
Gravitas, humility and a keen sense of humor
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to
thoughtfully articulate and present technical ideas in formal and
informal settings.
Highly motivated, self-starter, able to manage multiple priorities.
Life:
We realize that you are making a big decision when considering a new
job. You must think about salary, the inherent satisfaction you will
get from your work and whether you will enjoy your colleagues. We all
spend a lot of time at work and realize that little stuff can make
the difference between being happy and productive or grumpy and
wanting out. So, we've done our best to build a culture, adapted from
some of the world's best companies, that represents our personal
values and that is flexible to each studio's unique proclivities.
Here are a few things we think make Design Concepts a safe, fun, and
joyful place to be:
Ergonomic workspaces, collaborative work areas and access to natural
light for those who want it, or dark and quiet areas for those who don't.
A professional development budget and autonomy to find opportunities
(conferences, training, etc.) that interest you.
Tuition reimbursement
Unlimited snacks with a bias toward healthy stuff like shelled
pistachios but still plenty of questionable choices like jelly beans
Flexible vacation policy
Access to the prototype machine shop tools and materials (laser
cutter, mills, wood shop, etc.)
Access to 3D printers for personal use (Stratasys FDM and FormLabs Form2 SLA)
Office located in the design centers of vibrant cities with great
walking access to coffee shops, breweries and restaurants. You
probably already know what San Francisco and Boston are about, but if
you haven't been to Madison, you will be pleasantly surprised if not
completely blown away.
No dress code beyond "do not get arrested for indecent exposure"
Dog friendly offices (Super cute Beagle puppy loves cuddles)
Flexible work hours and ability to work remotely
Volunteering opportunities
Partial cell phone and fitness reimbursement
Open book financials and transparent leadership communication
Grilling encouraged
Weekly Team Lunch
Free Coffee & Espresso
Office DJ on permanent hiatus, you may need to fill in
Compensation is commensurate to experience.
Please send us your resume and a portfolio (or highlights from a
couple past projects) to
<mailto:jobs19_at_design-concepts.com>jobs19_at_design-concepts.com and be
ready to submit references when we call you back!
www.design-concepts.com
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Received on 2019-06-12 15:04:06