Senior Mechanical Engineer (In Office)

Thousand Oaks, United States | Posted on 01/05/2024

• Work Experience: Five years’ experience, (ten years a plus) in the field of engineering and developing consumer and medical products.
• City: Thousand Oaks
• State/Province: California
• Country: United States

Job Description

RKS has been at the forefront of Industrial Design in the United States for the last 40 years. We have crafted a reputation for our complete product design and development service; bringing innovation that enhances every-day lives across all market sectors, from sporting goods to dental devices, from wearables to household appliances. Our approach puts innovation, engineering, and user experience at the center of our process, creating ground-breaking products that consumers bond with and clients keep coming back for.

We are seeking an experienced team member to join our engineering and product development team. Candidates are sought with at least five years’ experience, (ten years a plus) in the field of engineering and developing consumer, commercial and medical products, working on all aspects of the product development life cycle, from development strategies, through fast-fail prototypes, engineering concept development, and ultimately designing complex assemblies in collaboration with electronics engineers and industrial designers to create complete engineering packages for manufacturing. RKS team members flourish under pressure and enjoy the opportunity to wear many different hats in a highly collaborative, creative studio that believes in creating the very best.

Project Management and Execution

Lead Complex Projects: Oversee the technical aspects of complex engineering projects from conception to completion.

Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources and manage timelines to ensure project milestones are met.

Quality Assurance: Ensure engineering solutions meet both client specifications and industry standards.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with project engineering.

Client Interaction: Act as a primary technical point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing concerns.

Technical Expertise and Innovation

Design and Development: Create and refine mechanical designs that are innovative, cost-effective, and technically sound.

Problem Solving: Tackle complex engineering challenges, applying advanced principles of mechanical engineering.

Research and Analysis: Conduct research to stay abreast of the latest technology trends and apply them to current projects.

Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the development of prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate designs.

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes and engineering decisions.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.

Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging input and feedback from various team members.

Skill Development: Identify training opportunities for team members to enhance their engineering skills.

Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any interpersonal or technical conflicts within the team.

Process Improvement and Standards Compliance

Workflow Optimization: Streamline engineering processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Standardization: Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in mechanical engineering.

Innovative Solutions: Implement innovative processes and tools to enhance engineering workflows.

Regulatory Compliance: Keep abreast of and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sustainability: Advocate for and incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly engineering practices.

Communication and Reporting

Technical Reporting: Prepare and present detailed engineering reports to stakeholders.

Cross-Departmental Liaison: Coordinate with other departments (like UI/UX, research, and strategy) to align engineering solutions with overall project goals.

Presentation Skills: Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Feedback Integration: Incorporate feedback from clients and stakeholders into ongoing project work.

Documentation: Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of all engineering processes and decisions.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years’ experience, (ten years a plus) in the field of engineering and developing consumer and medical products.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering is required for this position.
• Candidates must demonstrate aptitude for rapid creation of innovative mechanical solutions (structures and mechanisms).
• Familiar with all common prototyping and manufacturing materials and processes.
• Highly experienced with SolidWorks best practices in solid modelling, surface modelling, assemblies, drawings and design for manufacture.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Client-facing, project management experience is highly preferred.
• Consulting / Agency experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with medical product development a plus.
• Experience with electronics integration is preferred.