Job Description
As a member of the Mechanical Engineering team, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing highly desirable consumer products from initial concept all the way to production in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for engineering Belkin products with great sensitivity to design, while working closely with Industrial Designers, Product Managers, Program managers, and vendors to ensure product development objectives and schedules are met. Specific responsibilities include:
Specific responsibilities include:
- Participate in initial concept development which includes brainstorming, sketching, complex 3D surface CAD modeling, and the creation electronic constraint drawings.
- Design injection molded, compression-molded, insert-molded or co-molded plastic parts and assemblies using Creo 3.0 or higher.
- Design products applying principles of DFM and DFA
- Develop detailed Manufacturing packages (including BOM, 3D CAD database, detailed part drawings, and detail assembly drawings) for effective design transfer to manufacturing.
- Manage Mechanical BOM and ECO through the use of Windchill and Agile (PLM).
- Responsible for coordinating quotation, fabrication of prototype parts, tooling, testing and verification of product requirements.
- Monitor and meet product schedules, specifications, and budgets.
- Assist with generation of product specifications.
- Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support IS0 system.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BSME or MSME/MSIE preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years (10 years preferred) related work experience in consumer products development including extensive interaction with Industrial Designers, Electrical Engineers, and manufacturing.
- At least 4 years of Creo experience is a nice to have. Must train to use Creo for product design and responsibilities. ISDX experience preferred.
- A passion for designing beautiful and functional products.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, designing waterproof and impact-resistant products a plus.
- Strong materials knowledge a plus.
- Strong knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, co-molding, and rapid prototyping.
- Knowledge of decoration processes such as painting, metallization, laser etching, pad printing, etc.
- Proven competency with tolerance stack up and structural analysis.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and presentation skills
- Multi-country joint development experience is highly desired. In particular working with Asia-based manufacturing and onsite experience a plus.
- There is potential for approximately 15%-20% travel.
What you’re getting into
We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
We are committed to diversity. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Location:
El Segundo, California
Range for this position:
$120,000 - $140,000
Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Further details can be found here.
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What We Do
Belkin is a California-based accessories leader delivering award-winning power, protection, productivity, connectivity, and audio products over the last 40 years. Designed and engineered in Southern California and sold in more than 100 countries around the world, Belkin has maintained its steadfast focus on research and development, community, education, sustainability and most importantly, the people it serves. From our humble beginnings in a Southern California garage in 1983, Belkin has become a diverse, global technology company. We remain forever inspired by the planet we live on, and the connection between people and technology.
Throughout its 40-year history, Belkin has developed essential peripherals for devices like laptops, phones and more. Belkin has played an influential role in the early development of key technology standards that are now commonplace in our everyday lives, including USB-C and MagSafe to name a few. Belkin continues to set the pace today as the leading OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) known and revered around the world for its staunch and longstanding relationships with big tech companies like Apple, Samsung, Google, and many others.
Why Work With Us
Belkin is proud to have built a workplace comprised of authentic, brilliant, supportive, collaborative people that celebrate one another’s wins and also challenge each other to grow and achieve their potential. Belkin has grown from the grassroots of entrepreneurship, keeping the same start-up energy and promoting creativity and innovation.
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