Mechanical Engineer
Company: Whisker
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot,
and At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.As
leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work
tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet
parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a
self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic
feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern
cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to
deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care
along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At
Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.Whisker is based
in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+
passionate team members.What You'll Do:The Mechanical Engineer is
responsible for leading the design and the development of connected
pet care products, utilizing CAD software to create mechanical
designs and will be a part of a team exploring developing concepts
through prototyping and into mass-production consumer electronics.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work as part of a
cross-functional team requiring collaboration and curiosity in
domains other than mechanical engineering and will utilize strong
mechanical engineering fundamentals, prototyping skills, CAD
fluency, manufacturing process knowledge, and experience designing
consumer electronics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This
list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be
expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed
necessary.Actively participates in the mechanical engineering team
in the design and development of innovative products, coordinating
efforts to meet project timelines, quality standards and cost
objectivesUtilizes Creo CAD software to develop plastic injection
molded parts as well as complex mechanical designs ensuring
precision, functionality and adherence to project
specificationsContinuously evaluates and optimizes mechanical
designs for efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness,
leveraging own expertise in materials, manufacturing processes and
design best practices along with the knowledge of tooling engineers
and suppliersDevelops and maintains comprehensive documentation,
including design specifications, technical drawings and engineering
documentationDemonstrates systems-thinking mentality to understand
how other engineering disciplines integrate together to achieve
product requirementsConducts benchmarking research and creates
design proposals for projectsWill perform additional
responsibilities when requiredRequirements:What You'll Bring:BS in
Mechanical Engineering5+ years of industry experience in mechanical
designExperience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for
Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques,
GD&T, and 3D/2D CAD (Creo, NX, Solidworks)Working knowledge in
material properties, such as plastics, metal, adhesive, etc.Testing
and analysis experience (FEA, Simulation, Design of Experiments,
etc.)Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping,
machining, injection molding, etc.)Comfortable with office pets
(cats, dogs)Maintains confidentiality of proprietary
informationAbility to maintain a professional atmosphere in a
fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and
interruptionsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and
ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with Team Members and
colleaguesNot Required but nice to have:8+ years of consumer
product design experience, including full systems ownership.3+
years of experience using Creo CAD for design of consumer
products.Experience with system integration, including
electro-mechanical components (e.g., audio, display, camera,
antenna), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product
architectureExperience collaborating with suppliers around the
world on part manufacturing and final assembly, including onsite
factory supportExperience shipping multiple consumer products in an
engineering role.Benefits & Purrks:Join a tenacious, inventive
company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by
grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy
and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth,
work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet
products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided
with:Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insuranceLife InsurancePTO14
Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401K with 4% MatchFlexible Work
ArrangementsTop of the line equipmentLife InsuranceSupplemental Pet
InsuranceStatement of Inclusivity:We believe different perspectives
make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has
equal opportunities to thrive.Please ensure to regularly check your
email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid
missing important updates regarding your application status.
Keywords: Whisker, Rochester Hills , Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Auburn Hills, Michigan
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