SubPac

Lead Product Designer/Mechanical Engineer

SubPac$90K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in product development, particularly in consumer electronics
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Proficient in CAD solid modeling and tolerance stackups
  • Self-starter capable of interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Experience in vendor evaluation and selection
  • Willingness to travel to Asia for manufacturing partnerships

Responsibilities

  • Implement detailed part and assembly design aligned with product vision
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve new product introduction (NPI) targets
  • Oversee tooling and fixture development stages in conjunction with Asian manufacturers
  • Design products with thermal, vibrational, and acoustic considerations
  • Perform hands-on engineering and problem-solving for multiple time-sensitive projects
  • Utilize effective communication to collaborate and meet project goals
  • Maintain process documentation and parts library in PLM system

Benefits

  • Access to state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment
  • Collaboration with top talent in the consumer product industry
  • Opportunity to work in a creative and innovative environment
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in a dynamic role
Full Job Description
Job Description

SubPac is looking for an energetic lead product development engineer to join our team. High level, you'll be responsible for our mechanical engineering and product development from early prototyping to mass production. Ideally, you have been through several product cycles and have a wealth of war stories to draw upon. You'll be working out of a dream facility in Palo Alto with access to the top of the line metal and 3D printers and CNC milling machines and will be working with top-tier talent in the consumer product industry. You're the kind of person who takes pride in bringing game-changing products to the masses, and are willing and able to go the extra mile to do so. And you're an audio nerd.

Responsibilities

  • Implement product vision with detailed part and assembly design, analysis, and functional validation incorporating DFx principles and engineering best practices
  • Interface with cross-functional teams, including ID, EE, R&D, operations, and management to meet or exceed NPI targets for our next generation of products
  • Work closely with Asian manufacturing partners and lead tooling and fixture development, validation, EVT, DVT and PVT stages, as well as manufacturing and QA
  • Design products with complex interactions between thermal, vibrational and acoustic characteristics
  • Hands-on engineering and problem-solving on multiple projects with aggressive schedules and cycles
  • Effectively employ written, verbal and visual communications to collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
  • Create and maintain process documentation and update parts library and PLM system


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years product development experience - must have brought consumer electronics products from concept through mass production
  • BSME, MSME or equivalent
  • Advanced knowledge of CAD solid modeling, cosmetic surfacing, tolerance stackups; master modeling experience a plus
  • Must be a self-starter able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment across functional boundaries
  • Experience evaluating and selecting vendors
  • Willingness to travel to Asia

Nice to have

  • Love of music - a huge bonus
  • Experience with human factors and ergonomics
  • Soft-goods/accessories experience
  • Creo experience preferred
  • Manufacturer service agreement negotiation is a plus


Additional Information

Videos To Watch
https://youtu.be/wHeKRsagTZc
https://youtu.be/GM0MJBnLENA
https://youtu.be/bsCMNx6nKok

About SubPac

SubPac is a technology company that produces wearable audio devices. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California. SubPac's products allow users to feel sound vibrations through their body, providing a more immersive audio experience. The company's mission is to enhance the way people experience music and sound. SubPac has received funding from a number of investors and has been recognized for its innovative approach to audio technology.
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