Ideaz, LLC
Position: Mechanical Design EngineerWe are a dynamic and growing consultancy with an over 20-year history of designing and realizing successful and award-winning products. We create impactful products and experiences that improve people’s lives.We are looking for a mechanical design engineer with 4+ years of consumer, medical and/or hardware product development experience to join our team of creative designers and engineers. We are looking for a uniquely creative engineer – one who understands what it means to create unique products, collaborate with team members, and manage projects.Role and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for product development, creating and following processes, and technology development activities on a variety of products from consumer products to medical devices.Play a significant role in the ideation, design, development, prototyping and management of projects. You will be involved in the entire product development process, from concept to transition to manufacturing.You will interface with the internal team, as well as strategic partners, vendors, and clients.You must have significant experience in mechanical design, prototyping, plastic part design, metal fabrication as well as working knowledge of electromechanical assemblies.The ideal candidate has a passion and talent for creative problem solving and collaboration. This individual has experience in end user products – including consumer, hardware, and medical devices.This is a specialized role. You will be a mechanical engineer as well as a project manager on your projects. You will be responsible for client satisfaction, project budget and quality of deliverables.Education RequiredB.S. or M.S. in Mechanical EngineeringYears of Experience4+ as a mechanical engineer with related experienceSkills RequiredExperience in product design and development in CPG, hardware and/or medicalHigh level of proficiency in SolidWorks and/or CREO, including advanced surfacing, assemblies, and renderingsAbility to quickly communicate a concept in 2D or 3D models – including physical modelsA strong working knowledge of materials and processes – particularly plastics, injection molding, metal fabrication etc.Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in fast paced environmentExperience creating and presenting technical, written contentAbility to interpret and create technical drawings and creating Bill of MaterialsStrong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologiesExperience in transitioning products to manufacturingDFM/DFMEA experienceSoftware, firmware and/or mechatronics or robotics experience a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage schedule and budget and to be accountableBe a great collaboratorCollaborative thinker and team playerEffective problem-solving skillsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivationAbility to travel to clients and vendors as neededWork in hybrid environment – in the office and remoteBenefitsWe offer an attractive benefits package which includes health insurance, 401K match, and a performance-based bonus plan.If you think you are a good fit for our team, we would like to hear from you!No calls please.Job Type: Full-time in office or hybrid (1-2+ days/wk in office) – Candidates must live within 100 miles of Glastonbury office to be considered.Note: International candidates must hold a valid US working permitJob Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 – $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Flexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:Bonus payApplication Question(s):Are you located within 2 hrs or 120 miles of the Glastonbury, CT office?Do you have 3+ years of Solidworks experience with injection molding? (deal breaker)Education:Bachelor’s (Required)Work Location: One location